Meredith
Aquarium Advice Addict
I so very nearly brought home two clown loaches yesterday. Then I realized I know nothing about these guys. Would it be safe to even have them in my tank? Or would it be too much?
sombody stop me!!
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Menagerie
Aquarium Advice Addict
It is recommended to get a minimum of three. They are slow growers that have the capacity to grow to a 1'. It is rare and I laughed it off the first few times I heard it, but then I saw them. Yes, them--many of them at a local LFS. Expect them to easily reach 6-8" in your tank. They will eat your shrimp and any snails you have. Generally, they are great for a community tank.
Meredith
Aquarium Advice Addict
hmm, ok. glad I didn't get them. It doesn't seem like 55gallons would be enough room for 3 8in fish. I just need to keep what I have and be satisfied. And get some more ottos. 
workfortheman
Aquarium Advice FINatic
If you're bored, you can always add more plants!!!!!!!
You may not have room for 3 clown loaches, but you do have room for 3 YO-YO loaches!
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/data/554/3687YoYo2-med.jpg
These are great little guys. I have had mine for almost 4 months and they are still only about 3" each. Get 3 if you are going to get any though.
Paul
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/data/554/3687YoYo2-med.jpg
These are great little guys. I have had mine for almost 4 months and they are still only about 3" each. Get 3 if you are going to get any though.
Paul
FishLover14
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Yeah Yo-Yo loaches are the loach they are so cute and funny to watch.
Dan
Get 4 yo-yo loaches
Dan
Get 4 yo-yo loaches
Meredith
Aquarium Advice Addict
hmmm, yoyo loach... And yes I def want more plants. I am going to look into the yoyo loaches though.
Psyhampster
Aquarium Advice Addict
they are great fish! active, under 3" usually, sleep in piles(never seen that personally) and keep the bottom of your tank clean of both food and snails.
BASSNMAN
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I keep pairs of clown loaches in my tanks to keep down the snails. Thay are fun to watch. One pair I hve try to school with the tiger barbs. They sleep on their sides! I bought mine about 2 inches long and they seem to grow slowly. I have seen some at LFS that were 6 or 7 inches, but do not know how old they were.
spankerbob
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I have had two clown loaches for about a year and they have barely grown at all, they may be 2in each. They love to eat the food that drops to the bottom and burrow under stuff. good luck
BettaLadys
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
True, I've kept clowns before and at the age of 4 years they were only 3.5 inches long!
