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Could some people post some pics of large clown loaches in the 7 inch and up range? The two fellows at my favorite fish store do not believe they get that large, and if they do "they must be exclusively in a 200+ gallon tank with no other companions but themselves". So, I told them I would see if I could get some pictures of peoples large clown loaches. Any that are in pictures with other species of fish, or that are in definite size comparison to another large fish would be excellent.
Thanks to any who can help me out! I know some of you have huge clowns.
I had to also educated these pretty well educated guys about the whole fish dyeing technique. They had no idea. They are pretty good overall though, but I would like to help them learn.
Thanks.


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GO here

http://www.loaches.com/species_pages/botia_macracanthus.html

Halfway down, you'll see a picture of 8" loach which passed away

and here

http://www.loaches.com/species_pages/clown_big.html


basically you'll see links to big CL pictures

PM keithgh, he has some monsters in his tank.

I did not post earler as mine are between 5&6ins, yet they arevery fat and healthy as you can see.

I have seen larger in some display tanks but I must admit mine always look happier and far healther.

Here are three photos for you I hope this helps.

Keith

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Photo No2

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Photo No3

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how big is that rtbs in pic 2 keith? if it's close to full size your loach is probably bigger than 6 inches

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Whoa keith!! That RTBS is AMAZING...the color is really really nice..best I've ever seen!

Are you both refering to what I call the Rainbow Shark it has the red tail and fins.

If so that is about three ins.

The Red Tail Shark in Photo 2 is just in view at the rear of the Clowns tail.

Keith

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actually, i was thinking of the one you can see all of just in front of the clown in pic 2, but if the one off screen is 3ins then i can believe the clown to be 6

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I have just tried to measure the large clown (which is very difficult as they never seem to keep still) I would guess very close to seven ins.

Also my large silver shark could be just a wisker bigger.

I must be some thing right.

Next time I go to my Aqu in about a months time I will measure and photograph one they have in their display tank I am sure that is possibly over ten ins.

Keith

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