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Old October 14th, 2009  
Fish Bum
 
thinking about getting a clown loach

I was thinking about possibly getting a clown loach or 2 for my 90 gallon tank. Will they eat my mystery snails at some point. I know they can be used for snail control. I really like them but I don't want to get them if they will eat my mystery snails when they get bigger.
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Old October 14th, 2009  
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I've read quite a few stories of clown loaches going after mystery snails, so it would be quite risky.

Also, loaches do best when kept in groups, so getting one or two wouldn't be the best idea.

http://www.loaches.com/species-index...a-macracanthus
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Old October 14th, 2009  
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yeah I know, they just get so big. Maybe I'll just get kuhli loaches.

Do they need to be in groups of other clown loaches or can they be with other loaches too?
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Old October 14th, 2009  
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yeah I know, they just get so big. Maybe I'll just get kuhli loaches.

Do they need to be in groups of other clown loaches or can they be with other loaches too?
To the best of my knowledge they need to be with other clown loaches, but I've never tried to mix-and-match. Maybe Butterfly or someone with more loach experience than I have will have a more informed opinion for you later.
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