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Alshain · 12-18-2006, 10:45 AM

Ok, so I went to the LFS and saw they had clown loaches, and like the noobish one I am I confused them with Yo-Yo Loaches and bought one. I got home and looked them up to find out they get BIG. I've heard they grow very slow, but the question is how long do I have before he outgrows my tank? (See specs below). Hes is currently only 1.5" at the moment. Also I only got one but now I'm reading they prefer groups?

coldmachineUK · 12-18-2006, 10:47 AM

In a 55G you'd be fine with a group of three for a while...you'll need to think about upgrading in the future, but you probably would be tempted by other things needing a larger tank by then in any case, so I would say it's probably ok for the time being. You do need another pair to make a trio though if you can.

Alshain · 12-18-2006, 10:53 AM

I don't know if I can squeeze two more in. I'm already stocked quite full. I want to get rid of some of the swordtails though (they are breeding too fast :P).

coldmachineUK · 12-18-2006, 11:52 AM

What stock levels do you have?

dapellegrini · 12-18-2006, 11:57 AM

They do not do well alone. They should be kept in groups of 3 or more. They can get up to 13-inches, but that is very rare. Mine got to about 7-inches before I had to give them away. Many people have problems with this fish and they can be hard to keep alive if kept alone.

I would suggest taking it back or giving it to a friend who has others. They are great fish, but they are also big and messy, and probably won't work out well in a heavily stocked tank.

This video blew my mind:

hsherman1986 · 12-18-2006, 12:14 PM

those are some big clown loaches...

I can't wait till mine get that big

my biggest is 3 1/2"

**Devilishturtles** · 12-18-2006, 01:06 PM

I have had 2 in a 55 gallon for a few years now and they are like best buddies. Sleep right next to each other and never leave each other's side. I agree you either need another atleast, or to take it back.

Mosaic · 12-18-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dapellegrini

This video blew my mind:

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I just want my planted tanks to be perfect. Is that so much to ask?

55g: (Mostly) African riverine species: Alestes Chaperi, breeding pair of Kribs, and rhino pleco
30g: Newly established reef tank
10g: Planted but fishless
5g: Unplanted with various snail species
2.5g: Heavily planted with betta.

12-18-2006, 10:45 AM	#1
Alshain Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 807 Images: 4	Whoops, I made a mistake... Ok, so I went to the LFS and saw they had clown loaches, and like the noobish one I am I confused them with Yo-Yo Loaches and bought one. I got home and looked them up to find out they get BIG. I've heard they grow very slow, but the question is how long do I have before he outgrows my tank? (See specs below). Hes is currently only 1.5" at the moment. Also I only got one but now I'm reading they prefer groups? __________________ Remember to vote For AA! 55 Gallon Planted Tank

12-18-2006, 10:47 AM	#2
coldmachineUK Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Images: 6	In a 55G you'd be fine with a group of three for a while...you'll need to think about upgrading in the future, but you probably would be tempted by other things needing a larger tank by then in any case, so I would say it's probably ok for the time being. You do need another pair to make a trio though if you can. __________________ For expert advice check out these great sites: The Puffer Forum: http://www.thepufferforum.com \| The Cichlid Forum: http://www.cichlid-forum.com \| Cichlid Room Companion Forum: http://www.cichlidae.com \| Planet Catfish: http://www.planetcatfish.com \| PlecoFanatics: http://www.plecofanatics.com \| Gobioid Research Institite: http://www.gobiidae.com \| Fishbase.org: http://www.fishbase.org ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Gal: Malawi Cichlids \| 36 Gal: Brackish Puffer \| 58 Gal: FW Community \| 20 Gal: FW RTBS Shark \| 10 Gal: FW Breeder Spares: 20 Gal: Former River Conditions \| 8 Gal: Former Fry Tank \| 32G: Former Community Tank

12-18-2006, 10:53 AM	#3
Alshain Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 807 Images: 4	I don't know if I can squeeze two more in. I'm already stocked quite full. I want to get rid of some of the swordtails though (they are breeding too fast :P). __________________ Remember to vote For AA! 55 Gallon Planted Tank

12-18-2006, 11:52 AM	#4
coldmachineUK Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Images: 6	What stock levels do you have? __________________ For expert advice check out these great sites: The Puffer Forum: http://www.thepufferforum.com \| The Cichlid Forum: http://www.cichlid-forum.com \| Cichlid Room Companion Forum: http://www.cichlidae.com \| Planet Catfish: http://www.planetcatfish.com \| PlecoFanatics: http://www.plecofanatics.com \| Gobioid Research Institite: http://www.gobiidae.com \| Fishbase.org: http://www.fishbase.org ------------------------------------------------------- 36 Gal: Malawi Cichlids \| 36 Gal: Brackish Puffer \| 58 Gal: FW Community \| 20 Gal: FW RTBS Shark \| 10 Gal: FW Breeder Spares: 20 Gal: Former River Conditions \| 8 Gal: Former Fry Tank \| 32G: Former Community Tank

12-18-2006, 12:14 PM	#6
hsherman1986 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 719	those are some big clown loaches... I can't wait till mine get that big my biggest is 3 1/2"