The Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) is one of the most iconic freshwater loaches, loved for its vibrant orange body, bold black bands, and playful personality. Highly social and active, Clown Loaches thrive in groups and become fascinating centerpiece fish in large community aquariums. They are well-known for their entertaining behavior, long lifespan, and ability to help control pest snail populations.<\/p>\n
What We Like About This Fish
\nBright orange body with distinctive black bands
\nVery active, playful, and highly intelligent
\nExcellent for large peaceful community aquariums
\nHelps control pest snail populations
\nLong-lived species with lots of personality
\nBest kept in groups where natural social behavior can be observed
\nRecommended Tank Parameters
\nTank Size: Minimum 75 gallons (280 liters) for a small group
\nTemperature: 25\u201330\u00b0C (77\u201386\u00b0F)
\npH: 6.0\u20137.5
\nKH: 2\u201310 dKH
\nWater Flow: Moderate to strong
\nAquarium Setup: Soft sandy substrate, driftwood, caves, rocks, and plenty of hiding places with open swimming areas
\nCare Guidelines<\/p>\n
Diet:
\nOmnivorous; accepts sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, earthworms, vegetables, and other high-quality foods.<\/p>\n
Social Behavior:
\nVery peaceful and highly social; must be kept in groups of at least 5\u20136 individuals for best health and natural behavior.<\/p>\n
Origin:
\nIndonesia (Borneo and Sumatra)<\/p>\n
Average Adult Size:
\n10\u201312 inches (25\u201330 cm)<\/p>\n
Average Purchase Size:
\n2\u20133 inches (5\u20137.5 cm)<\/p>\n
Shrimp Safe:
\nNo. May prey on dwarf shrimp and small snails, especially as they mature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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