Should I get a clown loach??

[switchfoot]

I"m thinking of getting a clown loach for my 10 gallon tank...is that a good idea? I have 5 tiger barbs, a bala shark, a blueberry tetra and one algea eater already in there. I'm wondering if they would be compatible w/ the clown loach...or would another loach be a better idea...if i get one clown loach...do they do better if there are more then one or are they a solo fish? any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[crazycat]

clown loaches get to be about a foot long. AND they like to be in groups. i've had 4 for about eight months and they are already 4-5" long--and not just long--FAT too.

your bala shark can grow up to 13". and your algae eater--if he's a chinese algae eater will also get up to 10". i believe that tiger barbs get to about 2.5" each. all in all, you are way overstocked and really shouldn't add any more fish. are you planning to upgrade to a larger tank at any point? if you want to keep the fish you have, you will have to.

as for loaches there a few species that stay smaller than clowns, but they still get up to 3". but i would really advise you NOT to put any more fish in your tank. and do frequent pwcs.

hey mts isn't SUCH a bad thing (get more tanks!)

hth

 

[QTOFFER]

Welcome to AA, switchfoot!

Unfortunately, no. Clown loaches grow slowly, but they do get to be a foot or more in length. They are also happiest in small groups.

Besides, your tank is pretty well stocked as it is. In fact, the bala shark is eventually going to get too big for it. http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile21.html

 

[Zagz]

Welcome to AA! I recommend getting MTS (multiple tank syndrome) and getting a bigger tank. LOL.