Nice! I like How You have a bunch of different sizes, how many CLs do You Have in that tank? And do You ever have amy problems amongst the shoal?
My new monster clown loaches...
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I guess this question depends on your level of fish keeping and dedication. They prefer a sandy substrate so it doesn't hurt their barbels (whisker things). Ideally you have a 6' tank, or a 4' tank for smaller ones with the intent of upgrading eventually. They're really active, need to be kept in groups, eat almost anything, require a lot of hiding places (you'll actually see them more often if you do this). They prefer a low pH environment with softer water, but they do fine with any parameter so long as it's stable. They're REALLY prone to ich, so you should keep your temperature high as possible. They thrive in 85-88F if your other tank mates allow it. They like highly oxygenated, pristine water with a TON of water movement. They prefer subdued lighting as well. They're compatible with nearly everything as well. I think that about covers it.
13 now. The 5 new largest ones, 3 medium sized ones, and 5 little guys around 1.5-2". No issues at all. They squabble frequently, but that's normal.
I just put out a tape measurer along the length of my tank and waited a few minutes for the loach to pull up alongside it. At a very slight angle 2" from the glass he measured about 10.25". I'll try to get some proof for ya tomorrow.
Very, very slow. From babies until about 5" it's pretty quick (about a year). From there on it is pretty slow. Usually takes something like 10 years to get a 10"er on average I have heard.
I've been wanting to get some... cant wait for the new pics
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They like eating a wide range of foods, from frozen bloodworms to fresh shrimp to zuchini. Most people feed NLS pellets as a staple and supplement with other foods. Mine are fed about there times a day, something different at each feeding. The below site is very helpful and--careful--they are addicting!
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/clown-loach-chromobotia-macracanthus
Nice score on the loaches, Spencer. Riverfront Aquariums used to have some 14" specimens, largest CL's that I have ever seen in person.
I thought I'd upload the best pictures I've gotten so far of the large one. It's almost always hiding behind the wood in the back of the tank, which make pictures very difficult. It hasn't pulled up beside the ruler properly during my sessions with the camera. I lose my patience and come back and try again later. I'll keep trying until I get it though lol
This is what I usually end up seeing. A swarm of loaches covering the large one lol
This is what I usually end up seeing. A swarm of loaches covering the large one lol
