Clown Loach

Clown loaches are schooling fish and do better in groups. We recommend at least 3 but the more you get, the happier they will be. We sell individually, in 5 packs and 15 packs. COMMON NAME: Clown Loach SCIENTIFIC NAME: Botia macracantha ADULT SIZE: 12 inches LIFE EXPECTANCY: 15 years Characteristics Family Cobitidae Origin Indonesia Social Peaceful Minimum Tank Size 20 gallons Diet Carnivore Breeding Spawners (rarely bred in captivity) Care Moderately difficult pH 6 - 8 Hardness 5° to 15° dH Temperature 75°F - 85°F (24°C - 29°C) Origin and Distribution The Clown Loach hails from the rivers and tributaries of Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, and Kalimantan. During spawning periods, they migrate to flooded areas of the rainforest where soft water the color of tea flows through boggy, slow-moving streams. This loach prefers waterways that are slow-moving shaded by leafy plants and lined with plant detritus such as fallen leaves, twigs, and plants.