clown loaches
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I just got mine a week ago... so I can't answer some of your questions, but I can tell you the basic stuff on them.
Clown Loaches can grow to be a foot long, but they grow very slowly. When they're small, they can be kept in smaller tanks (I'd say 30g minimum), but will need to be put in a larger tank as they grow bigger. They also need to be in groups of at least three.
I personally have mine in my 90 gallon, and was told by the guy at Big Al's that that'll be large enough for them for at least 5 years. (They're at about 2-2.5 inches right)
And from what I've read, their lifespan can be up to 50 years
Hope that helps you some
Clown Loaches can grow to be a foot long, but they grow very slowly. When they're small, they can be kept in smaller tanks (I'd say 30g minimum), but will need to be put in a larger tank as they grow bigger. They also need to be in groups of at least three.
I personally have mine in my 90 gallon, and was told by the guy at Big Al's that that'll be large enough for them for at least 5 years. (They're at about 2-2.5 inches right)
And from what I've read, their lifespan can be up to 50 years
Hope that helps you some
I think they'd be okay in a 40g for awhile. You'd just have to be prepared to upgrade your tank in the next few years
EDIT: It does depend on how big they are at the store too. If they're over 2 -3 inches, they'll probably need more space. Also, if you do get some, make sure you put them in QT for a week or two before introducing them to your tank.
EDIT: It does depend on how big they are at the store too. If they're over 2 -3 inches, they'll probably need more space. Also, if you do get some, make sure you put them in QT for a week or two before introducing them to your tank.
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Olga,
My biggest one is five inches tip of the nose to tail. I had him 5 years and my friend had him for a couple of years before that, so he might be 7 years old. He's in a 55g with three other smaller loaches. I have four different tube hideouts and a few flower pots I cut in half and a lot of short plants for them to hide out in but I still see them a lot during the day. He lays on his back near the front of the tank after he's stuffed himself on frozen brine shrimp, his favorite food. When the lights go out he goes to sleep in his favorite tube. He's clearly the leader of the pack and even my kissing gourami swims with them and he's the most agressive fish in my tank.
I love loaches! They're not aggressive to any other fish and they grow really slow. Be prepared to give them up if they outgrow your tank, but I would say three or four years. I've read that when loaches are raised together, the dominant one grows the fastest.
Lisa
My biggest one is five inches tip of the nose to tail. I had him 5 years and my friend had him for a couple of years before that, so he might be 7 years old. He's in a 55g with three other smaller loaches. I have four different tube hideouts and a few flower pots I cut in half and a lot of short plants for them to hide out in but I still see them a lot during the day. He lays on his back near the front of the tank after he's stuffed himself on frozen brine shrimp, his favorite food. When the lights go out he goes to sleep in his favorite tube. He's clearly the leader of the pack and even my kissing gourami swims with them and he's the most agressive fish in my tank.
I love loaches! They're not aggressive to any other fish and they grow really slow. Be prepared to give them up if they outgrow your tank, but I would say three or four years. I've read that when loaches are raised together, the dominant one grows the fastest.
Lisa
The obvious answer might be to upgrade to a larger tank for loaches.
Probably not what you wanted to hear.
Probably you shouldn't do anything just yet.
Research a few more fish.
You may find that your current community inhabitants could be swapped out.
First reaction...no.
Oscars are preditory fish and would probably eat anything that would fit in their mouths.
I have seen oscars take the feet right off of turtles!!
BUT, I'm not the one to really be assisting w/ oscars.
Probably not what you wanted to hear.
Probably you shouldn't do anything just yet.
Research a few more fish.
You may find that your current community inhabitants could be swapped out.
First reaction...no.
Oscars are preditory fish and would probably eat anything that would fit in their mouths.
I have seen oscars take the feet right off of turtles!!
BUT, I'm not the one to really be assisting w/ oscars.
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