I like clown loaches but do they really get a foot big?

[Rfinner]

I like clown loaches and I was just wondering if they actually grew a foot long?

 

[dragonflyaquatics]

Takes them years, but yes they can.

 

[Rfinner]

Takes them years, but yes they can.

Typically how much will they grow every year?

 

[coralbandit]

What size tank are you planning?

Some of mine are about 20 years old and still around 8 inches. They were never kept in less then a 135g tank [6'] ..
A supplier told me that some grow them huge by feeding them cooked rice ...I tend to believe the huge ones are not as common as most clown loach myths ..What do I know though ..Only got 16 in my 180 for a while now ...

 

[Rfinner]

What size tank are you planning?

Some of mine are about 20 years old and still around 8 inches. They were never kept in less then a 135g tank [6'] ..
A supplier told me that some grow them huge by feeding them cooked rice ...I tend to believe the huge ones are not as common as most clown loach myths ..What do I know though ..Only got 16 in my 180 for a while now ...

I think theyre really cool I probably don't have room in my 55 even if I did theyre probably too big. Do they need to be in schools?

 

[coralbandit]

Yes they really do best in groups of 6 +.
I agree a 55 is tight ...

 

[Rfinner]

Yes they really do best in groups of 6 +.
I agree a 55 is tight ...

Lol I saved 6 years for my computer and it was 1500 bucks. Parents would get mad if I wanted a 75 gallon. I have to think about college too

 

[86 ssinit]

These are my 2. I’ve had them for 5 years. Larger one is about 6” smaller one about 4”. They are now in a 90g. But they started with me in a 30 long and lived their first 3 years there. I think 6 in a 55 would be way to much . But 2 I think you could do. Mine are fine with each other and get along great with all the other fish.

 

[Rfinner]

View attachment 633769These are my 2. I’ve had them for 5 years. Larger one is about 6” smaller one about 4”. They are now in a 90g. But they started with me in a 30 long and lived their first 3 years there. I think 6 in a 55 would be way to much . But 2 I think you could do. Mine are fine with each other and get along great with all the other fish.

IM already stocked I have 4 peacocks and 7 mbuna

I really wish I could add 2 lol. For christmas I'm asking for a fluval 407 for filtration

 

[Basil]

Lol I saved 6 years for my computer and it was 1500 bucks. Parents would get mad if I wanted a 75 gallon. I have to think about college too

Even a 75 would get tight. I was going to do clowns in my 75 but my research led me to realize it would eventually be too small. So I went with one of the smaller Botia loaches. I have 7 Botia dario in my 75 but a 55 might be ok for a smaller loach.

 

[Rfinner]

Even a 75 would get tight. I was going to do clowns in my 75 but my research led me to realize it would eventually be too small. So I went with one of the smaller Botia loaches. I have 7 Botia dario in my 75 but a 55 might be ok for a smaller loach.

Ya, I don't know I really like clown loaches tho. Anyway thanks for helping, too bad I can't get them.

 

[Redshark1]

Lol I saved 6 years for my computer and it was 1500 bucks. Parents would get mad if I wanted a 75 gallon. I have to think about college too

I got my Clown Loaches once I was settled and no longer moving around from place to place.

Minimum tank size in considered to be 6' x 2' x 2' today to avoid stunting. I agree with that. My tank is 6' x 18" x 18" (110g) and is too small but advice was poor when I started.

The bigger females should reach 12" both of mine are approaching that but its rare for people to raise them to that size from the tiny ones for sale.

My six (2f4m) are now 25 years of age.

They are an interesting large colourful fish which is sociable with its own kind and in fact needs company of its own kind.

Bigger ones usually come from the wild in Sumatra, are expensive and survival rates following purchase seem horrendous (from my communication with other keepers).

My fish are shown in the Clown Loach Photos section on this forum:
Clown Loach Photos - Clown Loach 9405

Here's a video I just received of a fellow Loaches Online member's aquarium. He has lost his fish due to an electrical failure. So sad.

 

[DoubleDutch]

I got my Clown Loaches once I was settled and no longer moving around from place to place.

Minimum tank size in considered to be 6' x 2' x 2' today to avoid stunting. I agree with that. My tank is 6' x 18" x 18" and is too small but advice was poor when I started.

The bigger females should reach 12" both of mine are approaching that but its rare for people to raise them to that size from the tiny ones for sale.

My six (2f4m) are now 25 years of age.

They are an interesting large colourful fish which is sociable with its own kind and in fact needs company of its own kind.

Bigger ones usually come from the wild in Sumatra, are expensive and survival rates following purchase seem horrendous (from my communication with other keepers).

My fish are shown in the Clown Loach Photos section on this forum:
Clown Loach Photos - Clown Loach 9405

Here's a video I just received of a fellow Loaches Online member's aquarium. He has lost his fish due to an electrical failure. So sad.

Awesome.

 

[Rfinner]

On offer up there's 2 55 gallons for $60 total just tanks. I know its too small for clown loaches but think I should pick up?

 

[Basil]

On offer up there's 2 55 gallons for $60 total just tanks. I know its too small for clown loaches but think I should pick up?

That’s up to you. I’ve never bought a used tank (they’ve just been given to me!) so I don’t know if that is a good price. If they are used just make sure to leak test them where potential leaking water won’t harm anything.
I do my leak tests in my garage.

 

[Rfinner]

That’s up to you. I’ve never bought a used tank (they’ve just been given to me!) so I don’t know if that is a good price. If they are used just make sure to leak test them where potential leaking water won’t harm anything.
I do my leak tests in my garage.

Lucky! Everyone who is selling doesn't know anything about tanks. They over price things by a lot! Most used items are sold used and are higher priced than new products at retail price. Really makes you question this Americas intelligence. At petco a 55 gallon is 140, on sale for 70 right now. 2 55s for 60 bucks is a bargain. I can make stands easily, just gotta find room lol. Kinda wanna start breeding for profit and sell to my lfs. Also thinking of getting a 10 gallon starter kit for 15 bucks used and I would buy a better filter online. Was thinking of doing a dwarf puffer tank