clown loach

[farmgirl]

Ok, I did a lot of research before I bought my loaches. I really love them, as they have such strong and distinct personalities. I have 5 in a
618X19 tank. I have a FEW misc. fish in with them, platties, tetras, etc.
My loaches are now about 2", and my question is........
they say they grow very slow, how slow is slow?? My old plecos were at 12" within 3 years, will they grow this fast?? I'm just curious, and yes, I know how big they get. And no, the plecos are not in the same tank, I sold them.

 

[dapellegrini]

My clowns grew to 3-inches in about a year in my 72 gallon tank, then took another 7 years or so to grow out to 7-inches...

 

[farmgirl]

Thats quite a bit slower than plecos.How many do you have and are they still in the 72?
How many inches tall are they? Thanks.

 

[hsherman1986]

it has taken one of mine 7 months to get to 3 1/2" fron when i bought him at 3". The rest of them are around 2-3", varies from loach to loach (i have 7 in a 55g right now)

The largest is about 1 1/2" tall (not including the dorsal fin)

 

[dapellegrini]

I sold mine when I went planted, because they would inadvertently destroy things

Here are a couple of shots that I have shared on this board before:

IME they seem to grow to a certain size quickly (in my case 3-inches or so) and then go very slow from there...

HTH

 

[farmgirl]

hsherman1986- do you plan on moving them to a larger tank down the road?? I wan't sure if I would have to in a few years or not! what other kinds of fish are in with them??
I appreciate the input. Never hurts to have other's opinions!! Thanks.
to dapellgrini- Thanks for the pic's and the input, they are quite an eyeful!!

 

[hsherman1986]

oh absolutly. My husband and I are reasearching what we need to do to build our own larger tank and stand. I know I have time before they need more space, and it will be within the next two years that we will build their new tank.

I have them in with 2 dojos, 1 rubberlip pleco, 5 tiger barbs, and I am about to add a couple firemouth cichlids.

 

[Zagz]

Good for you doing the research necessary. My clowns have taken a year to get to 3".

 

[farmgirl]

thanks to everyone for your input!! It is truly appreciated!!