Peaceful
Moderate
Schooling
Clown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
Minimum Tank
100 Gallons
Adult Size
12 inches
Temperature
77-86°F (25-30°C)
pH Range
6.0-7.5
Lifespan
20 years
School Size
5+ fish
About Clown Loach
Iconic orange and black striped loach. Gets very large and lives long.
Care Requirements
Tank Setup
- • Minimum 100-gallon tank required
- • Temperature: 77-86°F (25-30°C)
- • pH: 6.0 - 7.5
- • Category: Loach
Diet & Feeding
- • Diet type: Omnivore
- • Feed 1-2 times daily
- • Varied diet recommended
Tank Mate Compatibility
Compatible With
🐟
Larger Peaceful Fish
🐟
Rainbowfish
🐟
Barbs
Avoid Keeping With
⚠️
Aggressive Fish
Not compatible
⚠️
Small Fish
Not compatible
Care Tips
Expert Tips
Grows slowly but large, keep in groups of 5+, needs hiding spots.
Quick Facts
378L
Min Tank (100gal)
30cm
Adult Size (12")
20yr
Lifespan
5+
Min School
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