{"product_id":"clown-loache-small-1-5-2-inch-unsexed","title":"Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) small 1.5-2 inch (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring vibrant color,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dynamic movement,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and playful energy to your community tank with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eClown Loach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eChromobotia macracanthus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Known for their bright orange bodies accented with three bold,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vertical black stripes and reddish fins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clown Loaches are among the most beloved bottom-dwelling freshwater aquarium fish in the hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond their striking appearance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these active fish are famed for their quirky personalities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e playful schooling behavior,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand their reputation as nature's best pest snail exterminators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper md-has-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start has-scrollbar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwiA-e6-49CXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQvAM\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0,0\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,1,0\"\u003eRecommended Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChromobotia macracanthus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eInland river basins of Sumatra and Borneo, Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003ePeaceful, social, active schooler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003eOmnivore (voracious snail eater)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003e75 gallons (juveniles); 100–150+ gallons (adult school)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003e78°F – 86°F (25.5°C – 30°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\"\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,1,0\"\u003e5 – 12 dGH (soft to moderately soft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,10,1,0\"\u003e8 – 12 inches (in captivity)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\" class=\"\"\u003eNatural Origin \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slow-to-moderately flowing rivers and floodplains of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eSumatra and Borneo in Indonesia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clown Loaches thrive in clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oxygen-rich environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the wild,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they migrate seasonally into flooded forest floors where water is soft,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slightly acidic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shaded by dense jungle canopies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTank Environment \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep your Clown Loaches healthy and stress-free:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use smooth river sand or fine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rounded gravel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coarse or sharp gravel can damage their delicate sensory barbels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide plenty of hiding spots using smooth driftwood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bogwood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slate caves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and PVC piping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey appreciate shaded resting zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Quality \u0026amp; Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong biological filtration and moderate water movement with high oxygenation are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clown Loaches are scaleless (possessing only microscopic scales embedded in their skin),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making them sensitive to poor water conditions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sudden parameter swings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and certain copper- or formalin-based medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile commonly sold as 2-inch juveniles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clown Loaches grow large (often reaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003e8 to 12 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and live for up to 15 to 20 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003e75-gallon aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is suitable for young specimens,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but an adult group requires an aquarium of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"230\"\u003e100 to 150+ gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (at least 5 to 6 feet in length) to provide sufficient swimming room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClown Loaches are eager omnivores that actively forage along the substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePest Snail Control:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly sought after for their natural ability to rid planted tanks of nuisance snails (such as bladder snails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ramshorn snails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Malaysian trumpet snails).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDaily Fare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality sinking loach pellets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e algae wafers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and sinking carnivore tabs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLive \u0026amp; Frozen Treats:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bloodworms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brine shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e daphnia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tubifex,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and chopped earthworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreens:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blanched zucchini,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cucumber slices,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shelled peas help balance their digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClown Loaches are strictly schooling fish and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003emust be kept in groups of at least 4 to 6 individuals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single loaches often become reclusive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e timid,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or stressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are peaceful community fish and pair well with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful medium-to-large tetras (e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Congo Tetras,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bleeding Heart Tetras)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbowfish and Gouramis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbs (such as Tiger Barbs or Rosy Barbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful cichlids (e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Angelfish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Severums,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e territorial bottom dwellers or ornamental dwarf shrimp (which will be viewed as food).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Clown Loaches in a home aquarium is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eexceptionally rare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In nature,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they are migratory spawners triggered by seasonal monsoon flood conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commercial aquaculture facilities typically rely on specialized hormone stimulation in massive holding facilities to achieve successful spawns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456388341824,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-4_430d5453-14e6-4edf-ab2e-37830a2636a1.jpg?v=1792782975","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/clown-loache-small-1-5-2-inch-unsexed","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}