Couple new clown loaches

[tRiP]

Picked up 2 more clown loaches today. They are approx 3 inches, much bigger than the 2 I picked up last week. Anyways here's some pics of the 2 new guys

Also, here's a short unsteady video I took when releasing the loaches into my tank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmTub1NIlQ

 

[Atreyu]

how big is the tank?

 

[Lupin]

Oh wow! They're nice.

 

[QueenslandeR]

nice loaches, like the substrate in your tank too looks great, thanks for sharing!

 

[JD_MAN]

Nice! Before you know it, you will have accumulated 30+ loaches.

 

[davo]

Now you have the horribly long wait till they get to monster sizes...

 

[Lupin]

Now you have the horribly long wait till they get to monster sizes...

That's the part I hate the most when it comes to keeping clown loaches.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

They look nice gold bold colouration.

 

[tRiP]

Thanks for the comments.

I've heard they grow slow, I don't really mind that, should be fun watching them get big. What is the "average" growth rate for them?


Atreyu, they're in a 75g

Thanks QueenslandeR, it is pool filter sand with a small bit of their old gravel I didn't bother scooping out.

JD_Man, I think you're right, these guys are pretty fun to watch

 

[Lupin]

I've heard they grow slow, I don't really mind that, should be fun watching them get big. What is the "average" growth rate for them?

They grow quickly until 4-5 inches although it slows down beyond that depending on the conditions provided.