can i get a clown loach

[Darylb]

Im in the process of setting up a 6ft tank its 78 gallons and i wanted to get a clown loach or 2 would it be possible

 

[Samzter]

I think they need a minimum of 125g. They reach up to a foot in length even though they're slow growers. Some might say they'll be okay for a while but I'm. Ot too sure on that

 

[Darylb]

Hmm maybe ill get some small ones

 

[Samzter]

Hmm maybe ill get some small ones

Small ones? They're bound to grow lol

 

[Darylb]

Yea i meant like babys haha my mate has a 8x2x2ft tank so ill give em to him

 

[ChuckinMA]

I have two in a 75 gallon tank and they are very entertaining fish; one of my favorites. The rate of growth is slow once they reach about 3 or 4 inches and even the smaller ones don't grow as quickly as many other fish. This may be attributable to the fact that they are a very long lived fish--well over ten years in captivity. Nonetheless anyone who buys one does need to commit to providing a suitable environment for what will become big fish.

 

[ChuckinMA]

Based on the pricing I've seen for larger clown loaches where I live, your mate would be getting a very good deal!!!

 

[Darylb]

Haha maybe ill just sell them then my LFS sold one for 200

 

[bshenanagins]

You would be fine. If you get them when they are about 3-4 inches it will be a LONG time until they outgrow a 78. I have two in my 40 breeder now and they are doing famously. Will rehome when I have to but for now they are just fine

 

[Rivercats]

Clown loaches really are slow slow growers so you won't need to worry about them outgrowing that size tank for a long while. They will also love the length of the tank. I have a 6 foot long 220g tank but I keep 6 Angelicus Loaches also called Polka-Dot Loach, Marble Loach, Cloud Botia, Botia "Angelicus", and Burmese Border Loach. I love the markings and they are such clowns. I've actually considered getting some more. Loaches IMO are just fun fish.

 

[bshenanagins]

Clown loaches really are slow slow growers so you won't need to worry about them outgrowing that size tank for a long while. They will also love the length of the tank. I have a 6 foot long 220g tank but I keep 6 Angelicus Loaches also called Polka-Dot Loach, Marble Loach, Cloud Botia, Botia "Angelicus", and Burmese Border Loach. I love the markings and they are such clowns. I've actually considered getting some more. Loaches IMO are just fun fish.

They really are fun to watch, and very smart

 

[Darylb]

Is there certain fish that they areny good with?

 

[bshenanagins]

Is there certain fish that they areny good with?

Sharks. Don't put a rainbow or red tail in with them. The loaches are very peaceful, but I remember my shark wanted to literally chase them out of the tank.

 

[Darylb]

Aw okay what silver dollars

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Planted tank?

 

[Darylb]

Na its not going to be

 

[Darylb]

What about a bala shark?

 

[Dallascowboys16]

No bala sharks need a 125g minimum and need to be in a group of 3 or more.

 

[Darylb]

Aw okay maybe in the future