Loaches | Clown Loach

Scientific Name:  Botia macracantha Common Name: Clown Loach, Tiger Loach Adult Size: 6 - 8 inches Life Expectancy: 20 years Habitat: Indonesia Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 72 - 86° F pH Range: 6.0 - 7.5 Water Hardness: 8 - 12 Temperament: Semi-aggressive Diet & Nutrition:  Omnivorous; will generally eat all types of live foods, flakes, and algae. They like tablets and frozen foods as well.  Breeding & Spawning: Rarely been bred in the home aquarium. Gender: The body of the mature Clown Loach deepens considerably and females normally have thicker bodies.