Clown loach questions

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Red Devil

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What size tank should clown loaches be in when they reach 4 inches.. if kept in a 75gal {7} would they be stunted? What is clown loaches real rate of growth and what size are they when considered mature.. and when mature how big a tank would be right for 7 clowns .. thanks ..now that mine are growing i want to make sure their environment is suitable..
 
I keep some in a 75, and they are growing well. I think the key is water changes and a good diet. That tank would eventually need an upgrade if you want to do a large shoal, but should work fine for quite awhile. Some will say to get a bigger tank, but I say always get the biggest tank possible and change water accordingly.
 
Loaches grow to a foot in about a decade. I would class a mature loach to be around 6" seing as there have been reported spawnings (not natural) of 6" clowns.

A standard 75G would do for a good while, but very clean water and a good diet mixed with meaty foods and some vege's will do them great. I haven't seen your loaches in quite some time.
 
ewurm;1693460; said:
I keep some in a 75, and they are growing well. I think the key is water changes and a good diet. That tank would eventually need an upgrade if you want to do a large shoal, but should work fine for quite awhile. Some will say to get a bigger tank, but I say always get the biggest tank possible and change water accordingly.
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I have questioned this only because everything you read on the info in google says minimum tank should be 100gal.. and i thought that is overkill until they are about 4 years old..or 4-5 inches, but then i read they could be otherwise stunted and i look at mine and it seems they have so much room compared to other fish we keep..and they are growing well..and anyway Ewurm i agree with you all the way..but i just wanted to make sure..thanks
 
Mystix212;1693714; said:
Loaches grow to a foot in about a decade. I would class a mature loach to be around 6" seing as there have been reported spawnings (not natural) of 6" clowns.

A standard 75G would do for a good while, but very clean water and a good diet mixed with meaty foods and some vege's will do them great. I haven't seen your loaches in quite some time.
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Thanks ..heres a couple pix from this am..so at what size do you think i should rehome them into a 100gal?
 
groovitudedude;1693768; said:
They grow like uh.....

Well, really slow.
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i know thats why i did not think about it until now:D
 
ewurm;1693460; said:
I keep some in a 75, and they are growing well. I think the key is water changes and a good diet. That tank would eventually need an upgrade if you want to do a large shoal, but should work fine for quite awhile. Some will say to get a bigger tank, but I say always get the biggest tank possible and change water accordingly.
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i love your avator and perfect saying.
 
Nice little shoal there Liz....
 
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