skippi

I finally got my clowns. I am sooooo excited. I will get some pics of them after they have settled in...

Heidi

skippi

Here are some new pics of my clowns. They are really small only like 1.5 -2 inches max. Thery aren't the best but I got a couple pics. They are so cute....

Heidi

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Gunnie

WOO HOO! Congrats! You will love them!

Butterfly

Yes clowns are absolutely wonderful. Came across this at Loaches.com and thought you would enjoy the pics
http://community.loaches.com/species...a-macracanthus
Carol

Stradius011

I think clown loaches are so awesome! I'm getting one soon. Heh heh!

hopesmom

Heidi, you are one lucky girl!! congrats! love the pics!!
denise

Butterfly

so how are the new Clowns doing?
Carol

skippi

Saddly I have lost three of them, The others are swimming and doing well. I think the ones that passed were malnourished when i got them, they didn't eat much after coming home and sat on the bottom of the tank. The others are liking the big tank. I removed the red tail loches to another tank but left the striped botias to buddy up with the clowns. They are all getting along well together. I am going to go when I can and get some more so the 3 have a couple more friends to play with. I will try to get a couple more pics of them soon. Does anyone know if the color on there tails gets more red with age or is it caused by something else


Heidi

Butterfly

Their fins stay red. The three will be happy together
Carol

skippi

I hope so one was swimming vertical for a couple days but is now out with the gang having fun. I have to keep adding snails to their tank for snacks between them and the stripped loaches they have totally wiped out the tank...

Heidi

Butterfly

Yep they are snail eating little devils
Carol

skippi

Added more snails to the tank. They are really happy now. They also love the bloodworms that I put in the tank. I made them a cave out of 3 coffee cups. They love to sit in the middle of the crowded together. It is hard to see them but you can make out the outlines of them so I know they are in there and ok... They are also getting along great with the stripped botias... Was worried for awhile but they play together so it is all good. I have to keep raiding the other tanks to get snails for them to munch on.. They are way too cool, I am so glad that I got them.. I will get some more pics after I get my new camera.. hopefully this weekend..

Heidi

Butterfly

YAY!!! A new camera !
Carol

skippi

Oh yes and it does close up shots that are awesome. Just have to wait for them to get more in they are sold out at all of the stores. The clowns seem to have ICH again so I increased the temp back up to 85 for another 2 weeks will have to wait and see what happens with them after that.. Do they like cucumbers?? I mean is that a good veggie to give them.?? I put in the algae wafers but want to give then something fresh to eat.

Heidi

Butterfly

The only time my loaches pay any attention to fresh veggies is when the Rhino Plec is trying to eat them LOL. Mine do like veggie flakes and eat shrimp pellets from my hand
Carol

Butterfly

I know this thread is about clown loaches but since you have striata also thought you would like this picture

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Butterfly

Just noticed the water spots OOOPS
Carol

hopesmom

oooh, very nice picture! (don't mind water spots at all )
denise

skippi

Love it... I just took some pics and you can see the water spots and algae spots... i have to wipe down the glass again.. New camera is here and takes awesome pics. now if the fish would just hold still I'd be in business... Will post some later..

Heidi

Butterfly

My fish do't pose without food unfortunately
Carol

skippi

have been messing with my camera and ahve a couple of pix not the best yet but here are a couple for you

Heidi

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Butterfly

WOW! not bad for just getting the camera
Carol

skippi

Thanks my tank is alittle dirty butwill hopefully get some better pics of them... can't forget the angels either.. they are going to look so good with the new camera i can't wait...

Heidi