Clown Loach
| Origin= Sumatra, Borneo. Scientific Name= Botia macracantha Max. Size= 11.81" (30CM), Usally does not get bigger then 6" in captivity though pH= 6-7.5 Temperature= 22-28C (72-85F) Temperment= A peaceful species, Minimum Tank Size and/or Tank Type= 51G (200L) with good hiding places, but usally kept in a mixed tank Favourite Foods= Artifical and live foods, but favours live foods more though. Other Info= Clown loaches when young may look like they would be good for a community tank, but when they are large, they are not suitable. Breeding Info= All Info here is hypothetical TANK: Not Known GENDER: Not Known BREEDING RATIO: Not Known BREEDING WATER: 24-26C (76-80F); pH 6.5-7; dCH max. 1; dGH max. 10; fresh, rich in oxygen OTHER BREEDING INFO: According to reports, this species has was successfully bred in Russia, but the results were not published. In the Wild, this fish spawns at the beginning of the rainy season in the fast flowing stream with rapids. Young fish assemble in large schools and develop in the calmer waters where these stream flow into rivers. The Adult fish form only small groups |  Photo Credit: Versaqautics  Photo Credit: Bombcat's Fishy Page  Photo Credit: Bombcat's Fishy Page  Photo Credit: Erik Cohen  Photo Credit: Erik Cohen |
              
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