IceH2O said:This is just my opinion and not meant to trash anyone but I find it in bad taste and advice to suggest to a person a certain fish just to fix a problem when there are other alternatives. In this instance a clown loach was suggested. Clowns like to be in groups of 3 or more, one by himself won't be as happy and will be more stressed than 3 are. Not to mention when you suggest fish you should make sure you know the other inhabitants and tank size.
Bad taste? Bad advice?
I disagree.
First off I have rarely seen any personal fish tank with 3 Clown Loaches. Several folks here report having one and only one happy and adjusted Clown Loach.
If someone suggests buying a clown, yo-yo, coolie, tiger loach... hell if someone suggested to me to get ANY type of fish... I would take that advice and do further research (or ask more questions here) on my own before just running out and blindly following the advice here. Wouldn't you? Wouldn't anyone?
I doubt anyone ran right out and bought a clown. It's NOT our responsibility to make sure his fishes are all compatible.
IMO, I think you are outta' line here.