Clown Loach
Clown Loaches are a giant among loaches. They are the most commonly available loach species in the fishkeeping hobby, although given their potential adult size, they really shouldn’t be. Many newcomers to the hobby are instantly drawn to the beautiful bright 1-2″ fishes often offered for sale, unaware of just how large these cute “little” loaches will grow.
| Synonyms | Botia macracanthus, Botia macracantha |
| Distribution | Borneo and Sumatra, Indonesia. Also Malaysia and Brunei. |
| Maximum Size | 30cm+ (12"+) |
| Temperature | 26-30°C |
| Water Parameters | Soft and acidic water is best long-term. pH: <7.5, dh: <8 degrees. Clean well-aerated water is essential. |
| Compatibility | Specialist Community |
| Lighting | Low |
| Special Requirements | XXL tank and powerful filtration required. |
| Sexual Dimorphism | It is thought that mature adult males are slimmer with a larger, more deeply forked tail. |
| Feeding | Catfish pellets, granules, flake and frozen foods |
R120.00