New to the site, but not new to fishkeeping. Have been keeping tanks off and on for over 20 years mostly tropical. My main tank is a 300g with 33 clown loaches from 2"-12+ inches, A 14" albino sailfin Pleco, a group of yellowtail Acei, and recently Added a group 18 bucchochromis nototaenia. Also a 180 plywood tank with a group of Nimbochromis Venustus. Another 180 g with Yellowtail Acei's. Numerous other tanks with a variety of African cichlids. 14 tanks of fun and adventure. Looking forward to seeing what others are keeping, what the set ups look like and learning more about our watery friends.
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We also have some clown loaches, and they don't seem to be growing very fast. How old are your 12+ inch loaches?
The largest ones are at least 18 years old. One took best in show in 2006. saw the plaques. I bought 22 of the larger loaches from a member on another forum. The best way to encourage their growth is to keep the water changes often and consistent, feed a varied diet with zucchini, cucumber, frozen Mysis, brine shrimp, prawn, and a high quality pellet. The size of the tank and temp will also encourage growth. Alas, they do seem to grow slowly, patience is a virtue. On the upside the smaller the loach the more activity. It's great to be able to have different sizes to watch the smaller ones shadow, and the bigger ones maintain the hierarchy. The smaller loaches don't seem to be as camera shy.
great information.. and congradulations for keeping fish happy and healthy.. we need members like yourself.. welcome again
Thanks for the great information! They're definitely growing, just very slowly.We feed a mixture of shrimp pellets, brine shrimp, and blood worms, but I'd be interested in trying out some cucumber and zucchini.
We have 3 that are about 3"-4" that have nice girth & color, and 3 that are about 1.5"-2" with improving girth & color. The little guys are definitely much more active, and the clown loaches love to swim together.We originally only had 3 but purchased 3 more to make them happier. We have volcanic rock and they sometimes disappear for days in the little holes & crevices throughout. Very fun fish! Thanks again!
We have 3 that are about 3"-4" that have nice girth & color, and 3 that are about 1.5"-2" with improving girth & color. The little guys are definitely much more active, and the clown loaches love to swim together.We originally only had 3 but purchased 3 more to make them happier. We have volcanic rock and they sometimes disappear for days in the little holes & crevices throughout. Very fun fish! Thanks again!
