Clown Loach

Scientific Name: Botia macracanthus

Other Scientific Name(s): Cobitis macracanthus, Botia macrocanthus

Clown Loach is a commonly kept fish among aquarists all over the world. It is a tropical fish and will therefore be suitable for tropical aquariums. In the wild, the Clown Loach live in Indonesia and a majority of the Clown Loaches available in pet shops are caught around Sumatra and Borneo. Since Clown Loaches are usually transported a long way before they reach the fish store, they have often experienced a lot of stress which can be very damaging to the health of the fish. When you choose a Clown Loach, it is therefore important to choose an individual that look as healthy as possible.

The following pages will help you choose a healthy Clown Loach, and teach you how set up a good home for the fish in your aquarium and how to care for your new Clown Loach. The biggest problem for Clown Loaches is usually a disease called ick. The Clown Loach is also quite sensitive to poor water conditions. On this webpage your will also find information regarding other loaches of interest for the aquarist.

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