Clown Loach
(C. Chromobotia) Clown Loach
Origin
Originates in inland waters in Indonesia on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.
Habitat
Clear water habitats with sandy substrates and plenty of cover.
Description
very active and sociable fish, clown loaches are best kept in groups of 5-6 or more. When kept in smaller groups, clown loaches may spend lots of time hiding under obstacles in the water. Tiger barbs and Panda corydoras associate happily with clown loaches, and the three fish may school together.
| Family: | Cobitidae |
| Genus: | Chromobotia |
| Species: | macracanthus |
| Status: | In Stock |
| Diet: | Omnivore |
| Sexing: | Monomorphic |
| Breeding: | Egg Scatterer |
| Max Size: | 30 cm |
| Water Hardness: | Neutral |
| Difficulty: |   |
| Temperment | Conspecific Temperment |
| Peaceful | Peaceful |
| min Temp °C | max Temp °C |
| 25 | 30 |
| min pH | max pH |
| 6.0 | 7.5 |