{"id":1112,"date":"2022-08-16T06:56:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T06:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourprofisher.com\/?p=1112"},"modified":"2022-08-16T06:56:38","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T06:56:38","slug":"clown-loach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourprofisher.com\/clown-loach\/","title":{"rendered":"Clown Loach Care Guide: Type, Diet, Breeding & Tank Mate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The clown loach is a tropical freshwater aquarium fish<\/a>. It is also known as tiger botia to many. It is the largest and most brightly colored fish of the loach family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why clown loach is preferred by aquarists over other fish in their aquariums. Clown loaches are very active and entertaining fish that add liveliness to any aquarium. They are peaceful by nature but can be nippy towards slow-moving tank mates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown Loach Care, I\u2019ll teach you everything you need to know about keeping clown loaches in your aquarium including their tank requirements, diet, and breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the end of this guide, you\u2019ll be an expert on clown loaches and be able to provide them with the care they need to thrive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Species overview of Clown Loach<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Family <\/td>Botiidae<\/td><\/tr>
Origin <\/td>Indonesia<\/td><\/tr>
Tank Level <\/td>Bottom<\/td><\/tr>
Social <\/td>Peaceful<\/td><\/tr>
Diet <\/td>Carnivore<\/td><\/tr>
Minimum Tank Size <\/td>100 gallons<\/td><\/tr>
Breeding <\/td>Spawners<\/td><\/tr>
Care <\/td>Moderately difficult<\/td><\/tr>
pH <\/td>6 to 7.5<\/td><\/tr>
Hardness <\/td>5 to 15 dH<\/td><\/tr>
Temperature <\/td>75 F to 85 F (24 C to 29 C)<\/td><\/tr>
Color Form<\/td>Orange with black bars<\/td><\/tr>
Tank Set-Up<\/td>Tropical Freshwater<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Peter Bleecker first described the fish as Cobitis macracanthus in 1852. The scientific name of clown loach is Chromobotia macracantha. It is commonly known as the clown loach, tiger botia, and giant botia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown loach are native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. They inhabit areas with slow-moving waters such as canals, ditches, rivers, and floodplains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown loaches prefer habitats with plenty of hiding places like caves, logs, and plants. They are schooling fish and prefer to live in groups of 5 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are bottom-dwellers and are very good at scavenging for food. They are omnivorous and will eat both plant and animal matter. Their diet should include flakes, pellets, frozen\/live foods, vegetables, and fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown loaches are not an easy fish to keep<\/a>. They are very sensitive to changes in water parameters and require a well-maintained aquarium. They are also susceptible to diseases like Ich and parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown loaches grow to be about 12 inches (30 cm) long. They have a long, slender body with a slightly flattened head. Their coloration is yellowish-brown with 4 or 5 dark vertical stripes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown loaches are a peaceful fish but can be nippy towards smaller tank mates. They are known to fin nip other species of fish with long fins like angels and bettas. They should be kept with other peaceful fish that are roughly the same size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are thinking about adding clown loaches to your aquarium, make sure you do your research first. They are not beginner fish and require a lot of care and attention. But if you are up for the challenge, this fun and unique fish can be a great addition to your tank!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown Loach Lifespan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

US Institute of Fisheries Research (USF) The Clown loach has a lifespan of between 6 – 10 years when cared for properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the wild, their lifespan is thought to be much shorter as they are often exposed to harsh conditions, parasites, and predators. If you want your clown loach to have a long and healthy life, it is important to provide them with the best possible care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown loaches are a popular fish in the aquarium trade. They are known for their fun and playful personality and their unique stripes. Clown loaches are also one of the few fish that can be trained to do tricks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons of Clown Loach Farming In Aquarium<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Everything in the world has its good and bad side, clown loach is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several pros and cons of clown loach farming in an aquarium that you need to know before deciding whether to keep this fish or not in your tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now I’m going to tell you about some pros and cons of clown loach farming:<\/p>\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong>