Clown loach care
Chromobotia macracanthus
Clown loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) grows to about 25 cm (9.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 400 liters (106 US gallons). Keep it at 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumPeacefulEats snails
Adult size25 cm · 9.8 in
Smallest tank400 L · 106 gal
Temperature25–30 °C · 77–86 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupGroups of 5+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Avoid with
Cherry shrimpAmano shrimpFancy goldfishParadise fishWhite cloud minnowGold barbConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoi
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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