Clown loach or YoYo loach - Aquarium Advice

cougargirl50 · 12-20-2005, 03:43 PM

Ok this question has probably been asked many of times but I have to ask. I have a major snail problem (pond snails) which is better of the fish to eat them I have been reading YoYo loaches and Clown loaches are best.

I haven't updated my signature in awhile so this is what I have
Platys
Neons
Danios
Corys
and some ghost shrimp

Thanks a bunch...

Hrafnkel · 12-20-2005, 04:32 PM

For a 55, unless you can move them into a bigger tank later on, I'd go with yoyos instead of clowns.

workfortheman · 12-20-2005, 05:01 PM

I have both, and they both do a great job. for space reasons, I'd stick with Hrafnkel's advice.

*EDIT* If you get yoyo's, get at least 3! They are happier in numbers.

Toirtis · 12-20-2005, 05:45 PM

But be prepared, they do get 6" each, so adjust for the bioload.

Alvarez · 12-20-2005, 05:48 PM

Won't the ghost shrimp be eaten?

Hrafnkel · 12-20-2005, 07:10 PM

I thought yoyos only get to 4-5"?

Toirtis · 12-20-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrafnkel

I thought yoyos only get to 4-5"?

Actually, they are capable of 6½"-7", but 5½"-6" is more typical.....fast growers, too....I have a pair currently that went from 1½"-3½" in about 75 days.

Hrafnkel · 12-20-2005, 07:52 PM

Everything I know is a lie... Hah. I'd heard they're slow growers. I've had mine a few weeks and haven't seen much growth.

Toirtis · 12-20-2005, 07:55 PM

Just give him lots of fresh water and tons of snails to eat....he'll grow right quick.

severum mama · 12-20-2005, 11:55 PM

My yo yo loaches are growing surprisingly fast as well. I would recommend a few of them instead of clown loaches because the CLs get much bigger and would eventually need a larger tank. My yo yos took care of my snail problem after a few weeks, once they settled in. They are really interesting fish and I think you would like them.

12-20-2005, 03:43 PM	#1
cougargirl50 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dover, PA Posts: 51	Clown loach or YoYo loach Ok this question has probably been asked many of times but I have to ask. I have a major snail problem (pond snails) which is better of the fish to eat them I have been reading YoYo loaches and Clown loaches are best. I haven't updated my signature in awhile so this is what I have Platys Neons Danios Corys and some ghost shrimp Thanks a bunch... __________________ 55 gallon 3 blue long finned danios 3 neons 9 different platy 1 dalmatian mollie 5 corys 2 yoyo loaches (ALL MY PLATY ARE FEMALE) http://www.geocities.com/cougargirl5...?1143336351708

12-20-2005, 04:32 PM	#2
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	For a 55, unless you can move them into a bigger tank later on, I'd go with yoyos instead of clowns. __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

12-20-2005, 05:01 PM	#3
workfortheman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 484 Images: 1	I have both, and they both do a great job. for space reasons, I'd stick with Hrafnkel's advice. EDIT If you get yoyo's, get at least 3! They are happier in numbers. __________________ Ernie www.ErnestJohn.com

12-20-2005, 05:45 PM	#4
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	But be prepared, they do get 6" each, so adjust for the bioload. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

12-20-2005, 05:48 PM	#5
Alvarez Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 185	Won't the ghost shrimp be eaten? __________________ http://www.ramzmusic.com/pics/alvarezsig.jpg

12-20-2005, 07:10 PM	#6
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	I thought yoyos only get to 4-5"? __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

12-20-2005, 07:52 PM	#8
Hrafnkel Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Highland, Texas Posts: 521	Everything I know is a lie... Hah. I'd heard they're slow growers. I've had mine a few weeks and haven't seen much growth. __________________ 2.5gal: Empty 5gal: 2 Black Mystery Snails 10gal: 2 Mickey Mouse Platys (1M1F), 1 African Butterfly Fish, 3 Khuli Loaches 29gal: 1 Green Severum, 1 Convict, 3 Bronze Cories 55gal: 5 Bloodfin Tetras, 6 Black Skirt Tetras, 1 Blood Parrot, 1 African Brown Knife, 1 Striped Raphael, 1 Ropefish, 2 Clown Loaches, 1 Yoyo Loach, 1 Angelfish

12-20-2005, 07:55 PM	#9
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Just give him lots of fresh water and tons of snails to eat....he'll grow right quick. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

12-20-2005, 11:55 PM	#10
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	My yo yo loaches are growing surprisingly fast as well. I would recommend a few of them instead of clown loaches because the CLs get much bigger and would eventually need a larger tank. My yo yos took care of my snail problem after a few weeks, once they settled in. They are really interesting fish and I think you would like them. __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

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