Clown Loach Medium
Chromobotia macracanthus
Origin: Borneo and Sumatra, Indonesia
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 30 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 20-25
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- Yes (5–10+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; social within species; excellent community fish
About
Medium-sized Clown Loaches are well-established juveniles with full colouration and the confident personality this species is beloved for. At this size they are more robust and settle more easily into a new aquarium than very small specimens. Social species that must be kept in groups of five or more to prevent stress. Slow growers that will eventually require a large aquarium.
Care Guide
Keep in groups of 5+. Provide caves, driftwood, and dim lighting for daytime retreats. Feed quality sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, earthworms — and will consume all pest snails. Requires warm (25–30°C), clean water with strong filtration. Grows slowly but reaches 30cm — long-term tank planning required. Very long-lived at 20+ years.
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