Can Clown Loaches Scratch Acrylic Tanks?

[FishGoneWild]

Can the horn or spike on the clown loaches scratch up acrylic tank? Has anyone been a victim of this? The reason I ask is because I plan to add a few loaches to my acrylic tank.

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[ewurm]

I don't see why they would.

 

[groovitudedude]

I have 5 CLs in my 100G acrylic and I can't see any scratches. Their spikes or whatever only are erect when they are under stress or in danger. It's similar to when a puffer puffs. Even if they did, interior scratches on acrylic don't show that much.

 

[JD_MAN]

I would say no also. They are rarely ever out to where it could cause a problem. The only time I ever see them is when they are caught in a net.

 

[FishGoneWild]

I have them in my glass tank and I hear a lot of crunching noise during feeding time. I want to add some to my other acrylic tank but fear they might scratch it with their horns.

 

[groovitudedude]

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[SteveR]

Clown loaches have horns? Barbells is it not, I own them?

 

[Edwin]

i didnt know cl have horns or barbs/spikes....wtf?????

wow would someone give me more info????

 

[ewurm]

i didnt know cl have horns or barbs/spikes....wtf?????

wow would someone give me more info????

They have sharp subocular spines that are retractable. Sometimes when you net these fish they will get stuck in the net.

 

[Lupin]

That is their defense mechanism. If you're not careful handling these fish, then consequences happen.