Clown loach spike

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Gunza

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Hello all, I have 3 Clown loaches in a 200 Litre tank. One of these is my favorite which i've had for 3 years. since last tank clean out, and re-arranging the ornaments, Large loach likes to lye vertically in a plastic log i have, so he rarely come out for anyone to see. although this morning when i fed them.. i noticed he had a spike protruding on the left side of his face, just infront and below his eye. it curves backwards and there is a flap of skin connecting it to the rest of his body- kinda looks like a web of skin between ducks feet- He dosent have any obvious wounds in the area- Could it be an abnormal growth?? the spike looks kinda sharp at the end too. I am trying to get a photo at the moment, but you all prolly know how tricky loaches can be with cameras!

thanks for any help. and sorry for my spelling, im on my labtop.
 
wow, sweet! thanks for that, was worried for a bit- sorry for double posting- shouldn't have used the back button in my browser. can a mod remove one of the threads?

I never knew loaches get the spikes- do they usually appear on both sides? is it an aging thing?

thanks again
 
clowns loaches have them on both sides and they're born with it. your loach must really hide a lot for you to not notice them till now.
 
Yeah, he was in my old tank with an angry red devil--- so didnt come out much, but since hes in his new tank with 2 other loaches and severums- hes much happy, he comes out for feeding time and all!
thanks for your help!
 
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