I'm just curious how big do they get because I got a group of 8 x 5"-6" Clown Loaches on hold for me at my LFS which I will be picking up in the next few weeks.
How big do Clown Loaches get?
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Capitol Aquarium in Sacramento had some in their 1000g that were over 30 years old. The biggest were about a foot. Some were only about 8-9" but thick.
Matt
Matt
They get huge BUT take forever to get that size! Hence the bigger ones command a heavy price...
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/clown-loach-chromobotia-macracanthus
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/clown-loach-chromobotia-macracanthus
Thanks guys, I didn't know they can get that big. I'm just trying to figure which tankmates I should put them with.
Is the hybrid going in the 450?
If so, i would think the 225 would be a nice home for them.
How big is the Tig?
If so, i would think the 225 would be a nice home for them.
How big is the Tig?
They hit a growth wall around 6", so if you're buying them at that size you should expect them to grow very slow from now on...
Muske;3829428; said:
Yes the RTC/TSN will be going into the 450 once he reaches 12+" which should be really quick. He grew from 3" to 6" in less then 1 month in my 38g. Also my Tigrinus is just pushing 10" and I don't think he would bother the Loaches at 6" cuz he won't even touch a large size feeder. My birchirs are around 10"-11". Another question is would the Loaches be ok with a Asian Aro(Red)?
I dont know man... Those are some big predators. Remember Loaches have suborbital spines like little razors under each eye. Best-case scenario=peaceful coexistence. Worst-case scenario=loaches stuck in another fish's throat, killing one or both of them. Loaches are pretty good at outrunning predators, though.
Some pics of some of the largest loaches I ever imported.They will get big but it takes forever.
