I have a clown loach itch and was wondering if I'd have problems keeping them with a bellycrawler since they're both of similar shape and inhabit the same part of the tank. The bellycrawler is 8-9" and the tank is 72x30x25.
bellycrawler and clown loaches
- Thread starter bbortko
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Shouldn't have any problems. Bellycrawlers are usually very docile, however if the pike outgrows the loach, you may have a missing fish.
I agree, if the clown is as large, or larger than the pike, there shouldn't be a problem.
Although if the clown is small enough to temp a feeding response from the pike, there could be trouble for both. The barb the clown carries can be very dangerous to predators that try to swallow it.
Although if the clown is small enough to temp a feeding response from the pike, there could be trouble for both. The barb the clown carries can be very dangerous to predators that try to swallow it.
The bellycrawler is 8-9" and I have never seen it instigate anything but is very quick to defend himself. Maybe I'll give it a try if I find some clown loaches in the 3-4" range for a decent price.