Clown Loach

(Botia Macracanthus)

The clown loach is one of the larger and more well known species of loach. They should be kept in large aquariums as they do get big. The body is orange with three broad black bands and a dark dorsal fin. Clown loaches do best in groups although larger specimins may occasionally prey on smaller specimins. They have a slightly disconcerting habit of floating on their sides but this is not usually a sign of illness but merely a position in which these fish sometimes rest.

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  Max Size: 30cm Temperature: 24-30ºc Ease of Keeping: Moderate Temperament: Active Compatibility: Good Plant Friendly: Yes