which loach is active, does not hide a lot and gets to a good size?

[stingray94]

Hello,
I'm planning on what to add to my new tank. I want a loach that is active and does not hide a lot. I also want a loach that gets to a good size(over 6 inches) and I know that loaches are bottom dwellers but I want a loach that will swim at the bottom-middle part of the tank because I already have a lot of bottom dwellers. I am already planning on getting clown loaches. Does such a loach exist? thanks

 

[Lupin]

What size is the tank? I don't generally recommend anyting until I know the tank size and tankmates for that matter. There are over 150 species of loaches that exist. Unfortunately, only about 10-20% are available a few times with even fewer available more often such as the clown loaches.

 

[ewurm]

Clown loaches and Yo-yos get to 6" or over, and they will be quite active if you have enough of them.

 

[stingray94]

The tank is a 150 gallon, it will be upgraded in 1.5 years to a 300 gallon. How many clowns and yo-yo loaches would I need to get them to be active? Thank you

 

[stingray94]

Oh one more question, do yo-yo loaches have more than 1 name or are they always sold as yo-yo loaches? Thanks again

 

[ewurm]

The tank is a 150 gallon, it will be upgraded in 1.5 years to a 300 gallon. How many clowns and yo-yo loaches would I need to get them to be active? Thank you

I'd get at least a dozen.

 

[ewurm]

Oh one more question, do yo-yo loaches have more than 1 name or are they always sold as yo-yo loaches? Thanks again

Botai Loachata, Botia Almorhae

 

[stingray94]

Thank you ewurm for the replies. I will look and see if I can get about a dozen yo yo loaches.

 

[ewurm]

If you do, post pics. I have never seen a large shoal of Yoyos.

 

[killerfish]

Tiger loaches there not the most active fish the ones i saw moved around a good amount but they get good sized and look great