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ewurm
11-04-2006, 7:49 PM
If you saw my other thread, I got offered two monster loaches at only $21.99

I bought one, and it colored up so nicely I had to get the other one. These are in my Oscar growout tank, and the new one is even bigger! What a steal! I would put these in with my bass and Pacu, but I am concerned about bioload and also, they would both fit in his mouth, or at least I am sure he would think so. They are happy to be together again!
davo
11-04-2006, 8:22 PM
even bigger being...
rallysman
11-04-2006, 8:36 PM
Nice!! Good pickup man!
ewurm
11-04-2006, 8:43 PM
I think it's at least 8" havent gotten out the stick yet
TankBuster
11-04-2006, 8:48 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I talked to a guy at an lfs today and he said it is getting harder if not illegal to import really large ones. Anyone know anything more about this?
is300zx
11-04-2006, 9:04 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I talked to a guy at an lfs today and he said it is getting harder if not illegal to import really large ones. Anyone know anything more about this?

The biggest I've seen them for sale at the wholesaler is around 4" standard length or around 5" total length. And here's an article on the clown loach trade. http://rmbr.nus.edu.sg/biodiversitii/bio/aquarium_more.html#clown
rottbo
11-04-2006, 10:16 PM
they had 3 5" today at petco but they wanted 9.99 for them and the littel ones were $2 so i didnt get any I am waiting for a tank to open up so I can grow a group out and for the price of those 3 I can get 15 so thats my dilema
ewurm
11-04-2006, 10:35 PM
Here is my new monster, with me holding a bottlecap for scale. The fish is at least a couple inches from the glass, so you get the idea.
rottbo
11-05-2006, 12:12 AM
nice i likeeeeee
dacox
11-05-2006, 2:15 AM
Nice pickups. I can't wait for mine to get that big. I'll be waiting a while though.
benzjamin13
11-05-2006, 2:18 AM
Nice!
TankBuster
11-05-2006, 3:05 AM
The biggest I've seen them for sale at the wholesaler is around 4" standard length or around 5" total length. And here's an article on the clown loach trade. http://rmbr.nus.edu.sg/biodiversitii/bio/aquarium_more.html#clown

Thanks, that was an excellent article and answered my question :popcorn:
Nic
11-05-2006, 9:42 AM
nice pick up
unknownuza13
11-05-2006, 11:15 AM
they had 3 5" today at petco but they wanted 9.99 for them and the littel ones were $2 so i didnt get any I am waiting for a tank to open up so I can grow a group out and for the price of those 3 I can get 15 so thats my dilema

I would consider a 5" clown loach for ten dollars a steal. It's going to take those little ones a year plus to reach that size.

Great pick up ewurm!!
ewurm
11-09-2006, 9:47 PM
These fish are great, and I enjoyed the article as well.
dapike1979
11-09-2006, 10:48 PM
Clown Loaches are very personable!! They are one of my favorite!!:D
ewurm
11-11-2006, 11:43 PM
I want to have a huge tank of loaches, like JDMAN!