Clown Loach Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Clown Loach in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120_gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful to semi-aggressive community fish that can tolerate similar water parameters. Avoid housing with very small, slow-moving, or long-finned fish that might be nipped. Best kept with other loaches, larger tetras, rasboras, gouramis, and some cichlids.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with excellent filtration and regular water changes. They need plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and dense planting. A soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) is preferred as they like to dig. They are highly social and must be kept in groups of at least 5-7 individuals to thrive and exhibit natural behaviors. Provide ample swimming space. Sensitive to poor water quality and medications containing copper.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-30°C (75-86°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-12 dGH

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