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	clown loaches
brtaylor2000 Enthusiast Posts: 193 Kudos: 154 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2004	what size tank do these guys need? Will they eat smaller fish like small cories and danios? I am getting 100 gallon soon
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	I don't think I've ever heard of or seen clown loaches eating other fish like those. IME, they are just silly bottom dwellers, who get to be a considerable size, and shoal. I think at least a 125 is reccommended for a nice group. They may start out cute and tiny, but with time they can get to be over 8". And don't let their playing dead tricks fool you. Give 'em veggies as a treat. I think Keith can show you an example of all of the things I've just mentioned. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
brtaylor2000 Enthusiast Posts: 193 Kudos: 154 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2004	so 100g would be too small?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	brtaylor2000 My tank is about 85 IUS Gall it is a 5ft. I have caves, driftwood, and heaverly planted. That photo is over 12months old and she/he has got bigger since then. They can eat a full iceburg letuce leaf in less than one hour. They literaly tear it appart I hope this helps you. Have a look here for more of my tank details. Have a look in [link=My Profile]http://www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/profile.asp?userid=6741[/link] for my tank info Keith keithgh attached this image: Last edited by keithgh at 11-Jan-2005 02:51[/font] Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	clown loaches are usually recommended by needing a 55 gallon tank or bigger. your 100 gallon tank would be a nice HUGE home for them
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	The 100 gallon should do. I have a 79 gallon US with some tiny clowns. I plan to upgrade to a 300 gallon in time. But a 100 gallon should be quite roomy for them. They are fun fish, but you also need to remember that they like lots and lots of friends. The more the merrier. Also, they grow really really slow.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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