These are my currently 9 clown loaches (might add up to 3 more). They used to be in a 120 and finally moved so i can put them in their new 550. I can't see how anyone could keep them in a smaller aquarium than a 550 they are so much happier in this space. The oldest ones I've had for 4 years and are around 4 to 6 inches depending how you measure (only have 2 of those as the other 4 died when some disease carrying cherry barbs poisoned their water - oddly this disease did not impact them at all and they lived happily on while killing everyone else and are still alive today.
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I keep the clown wtih 6 zerbra (4 died during the disease route) and 4 or 5 yoyo (i forget); these were not impacted by the disease but a few jumped out over the years - new tank is sealed much better.
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All the loaches wiill glass surf together at time but the zebra who are smaller tend to drop out quicker - now and then the smaller clown loach will go and 'invite' them back but they usually are too tired to rejoin till the next day
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People say not to keep loaches species together but these three species seem to get along ok - the yoyo are most rambunctious but the larger clowns aren't bothered by that - the zebra and yoyo are adults now - and this chemistry might change as the clown age (not sure) as the clowns will be kids for many more years.
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Here is a picture i took today though a video might work better:
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I keep the clown wtih 6 zerbra (4 died during the disease route) and 4 or 5 yoyo (i forget); these were not impacted by the disease but a few jumped out over the years - new tank is sealed much better.
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All the loaches wiill glass surf together at time but the zebra who are smaller tend to drop out quicker - now and then the smaller clown loach will go and 'invite' them back but they usually are too tired to rejoin till the next day
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People say not to keep loaches species together but these three species seem to get along ok - the yoyo are most rambunctious but the larger clowns aren't bothered by that - the zebra and yoyo are adults now - and this chemistry might change as the clown age (not sure) as the clowns will be kids for many more years.
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Here is a picture i took today though a video might work better:
