Clown Loach Species Profile

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@raymondanderson6921]

Hi there from scotland. I have 3 clown loaches in a community tank including angel fish. But I noticed the loaches have been nibbling into a bigger live angel, I have separated them but the angel refuses to eat and his wound went from scabbing to what looks like fluffy, what can I do to heal the angel fish

[@DavidWilliams-wj4sc]

"digging around looking for snacks" was my fav part

[@jbond1957]

Easy to listen to, well spoken, good information. Thank you for your calm, informative manner and no swearing. I enjoy listening to your videos.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! We keep our channel is kid friendly (my older son Luke does all the video work). Appreciate you watching

[@danm7298]

Thats y i subscribed. I recommend anyone do the same. i usually never subscribe to channels and im on youtube alot. like more than im not. And hes the only person that actually answers questions you have. So far hes got back to me about all my questions. I like that he doesnt ramble on for half the video and show his face 90% of the time instead of the fish like palmer aquatics

[@gmlasam]

You forgot to mention that when clown loaches sleep, they sleep on their sides as if they were dead.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

O my gosh - the first time I saw them do that I thought they were dead too!

[@YazidHLH]

Right! 😁

[@UltimateEnd0]

From my experience when a clown loach feigns death by turning completely upside down, it's trying to tell you that it's stressed out. It might be that tank is too cold or hot; I believe the clown loach is trying to get the owner's attention.

[@derricknichols7063]

MY GHOST KNFE DOES THE SAME THING. I THOUGHT IT WAS DEAD FIRST TIME I SAW IT

[@Manx36]

Didn’t know this when I first got mine and I freaked out when I came in the room and they were all just laying on their sides. I thought the entire tank had just died.

[@gabbigarcia5558]

I really think the yellow fish wants to be the center of attention. Awesome and informative video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think you are right. : -)

[@markflopresti]

It’s the double mirror camera lens

[@Ellenmac100]

I have 2 for almost 18 years that I inherited, they are always together and very active. Seem to be happy, never been sick.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is so cool!

[@japhetzayas7194]

I had 10 medium-large, Clown Loaches in my 75 gallons angels tank filled with fine sand. They had the amusing habit of using small ceramic ornaments as soccer balls. Four or five of them would nudge it to the left and then an interception would get them going in the opposite direction. Their playfulness reminded me of dolphins.

[@valiaudet3415]

My clown loaches take themselves to bed same time every evening. So adorable. Otherwise they are out and about most of the day. Love them. Thank you for info

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Mine do the same!

[@mondraymondo]

"These fish come from Indonesia where the water is CLEAN and CLEAR" Me, an Indonesian :"WHAT?!"

[@Aemilius46]

One of my favorite fish by far!! I've researched and studied on Freshwater Aquarium Fish for many years, and I used to own a Aquarium. I had a couple Clown Loach, and they were intriguing and very interesting fish!! I heard them click, they would follow my finger, they we're very fun to watch swim, and just had the absolute wonderful personality!! 🥰🧡🖤

[@catfishcave379]

Nice video on the Chromobotia macracanthus. Mine are over ten years old and still going strong. I quarantine them for two weeks at 88 degrees, 1/2 teaspoon salt per gallon and lots of aeration. Never had a problem with ich after the first two weeks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for sharing!

[@justinstuart8382]

Catfish Cave I had one guy tell me his were over 40 years old but they were not that big, I didn't believe him

[@ejfishes7610]

Nice review Jason! They are a great fish!

[@thesanasini]

Greetings From Jakarta,Indonesia. This fish are so famous also in indonesia. So cuted and friendly. Originally from sumatra and borneo island only.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They certainly are cool!

[@Fusiongearz]

Hey thanks for actually talking about the fish, just came from another video that was all over the place

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

THE NEON TETRA PRO GAMER Thanks ! Appreciate you watching. 😀

[@TaylorShawn]

I've got 3 clown loaches atm and 1 red tail shark, they seem to have taken the shark in. The shark mimics everything they do, plays and sleeps with them. It's real fun to see. Unfortunately I lost one loach yesterday to ich. Having a hard time getting rid of it. Lost a very expensive pleco yesterday too :/

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'm sorry that happened. We have an Ich Treatment video. You could do what we outline there minus the salt.

[@N1RKW]

I've had good luck treating clown loaches with ick by bringing the tank temp up to 86F and leaving it there for 3 weeks or longer, along with using a UV sterilizer (kills the free-swimming form of the ick parasite). A small amount of salt in the water can help with the treatment as well, but go easy on it as loaches tend to be sensitive to salt.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I do the same regarding temp and salt.

[@kevingoodson9042]

We had a 3" Clown Loach in a 125 gal. It started letting the intake of an Emperor 400 suck him up against the strainer. I freaked the first time I saw it. But, we would see it hang there quite often. Crazy. Great video on Clowns.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's too funny!

[@jackiebrownebridalhmua5536]

I have a colony of 8...love them

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool!

[@FridayFishFacts]

I love this video, watched it three times lol. Clowns are my absolute favourite

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are so goofy. Thanks for watching - three times! : -)

[@tonyh2181]

I have 3 (babies maybe 3" long) in a planted community tank with 4 Blue Gourami 9, Cherry Barbs, 1 Blood Gourami, and ??? Snails. They absolutely are my favorites in the tank. I found it funny that they like to lay next to my large Male Blue Gourami while he sleeps. It's almost like they are protecting him. They keep the snail population under control and they also love flake food. Very cool fish. I plan on keeping them and going up to a 300 gallon when they are big enough. They're currently in a 90 gallon.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's going to be really cool!

[@iamanormaldude]

I have a clown loach named quinn who is the goofiest fish ever!

[@derricknichols7063]

THEY ARE AWESOME TO WATCH WHEN THEY ARE IN A GROUP. I HAE ABOUT 10

[@ianlong1053]

Love these babies..... I sadly only have one, he's big and always hangs about with my 12 inch weather loach.... Fancy getting a shoal of wee ones soon.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I just added five more smaller ones to go with the two larger ones as well. : -)

[@mikereynolds6050]

You are the man to go to for all fish knowledge big fan good on yer

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you being here!

[@Mason-m1u]

My clown loach gets along great with my yo yo loach, they cuddle all the time actually

[@underthebus5801]

Thank you for providing such an informative video. I have a dozen 2"-3" clown loaches in a 180 gallon which I plan to add barbs, tetras and gouramis. They hide whenever the aquarium lights are on, but as soon as I turn off the lights, they slowly come out from the driftwood and ceramic rocks I've provided. They've only been in this aquarium for a week. I'm hoping they'll become less afraid when the lights on as they are during feeding time.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It always takes my clown loaches a little time, but they eventually start coming out more. You've got a nice set-up for them to maximize their comfort. : -)

[@marksarkaquariums9056]

Great Video.I have 4 Clown Loaches.when I got them I put them in a tank with some Pea Puffer's and Tetra's I got at the same time.I treated them with Paraguard and All of them are doing Great.They have been in that tank for about 3 months.I am going to move them into a snail infested tank that I have.Have a Great Day

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hey Mark - It's amazing how quickly they eat snails. They'll have them cleaned up in no time!

[@larrydsAquatics]

Glad I revisited this video i just got a clown loache he's in a 55 planted has a panda loache buddy as well very cute together.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad it helped!

[@jakemitchell9332]

Great video Jason!

[@redjack56]

Thank you for sharing this information, clown loaches are one of my favorites. I've have five clowns between 5'"- 7" in my 210 African cichlid tank and they have been doing great for years. They are very adaptive like a lot of plecos are when it come to PH. I'm really enjoying your channel ! (00)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@factsoverfeelings1776]

Love clown loaches. Just wish they wouldn't get so dang big.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

How cool would it be for someone to develop pygmy clown loaches that maxed out at 1". haha

[@omarmonsif6313]

They are actually pretty slow growing fish compared to many others ! And live for quiet a long time !

[@derricknichols7063]

VERY SLOW GROWERS!

[@melissateague3315]

Only get to around 6" in the first year.

[@camdengaliote3586]

Hi Jason, love all of your videos! I have a question-have you had experience with red tail botia loaches? Any tips or tricks?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have 50 of them in QT right now. I’ve had a group of six for a few years and have kept them off and on for many years. Love them! Why like clowns can be, smaller and possibly slightly more assertive, but a great fish!

[@camdengaliote3586]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks for the insight! How big do they get in your experience? Planning on putting 6 of them in a 75 gallon.

[@biz387]

Have 8 ranging from 2.5-6" and they are fun quirky fish.. A shock the first time i saw one laying on its side... jokers

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

First time I saw that I thought it was dead and went to go get my net. Was mighty surprised when it wasn't there when I came back!

[@poppydeedman9069]

I’ve got a few loaches with platies... not a single problem! As well with two angel fish! They are medium atm

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Awesome! Glad it's working out. : -)

[@fishywishes8150]

Really neat fish. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks - appreciate you watching!

[@fishywishes8150]

Prime Time Aquatics no problem

[@karaleeann1211]

💗 this tank!

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

clown loaches are amazing

[@reggiereads5989]

Great profile. Thank you.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@antoniorivera5948]

Love the way u explain how to take care of loaches. My question for u is what kind of medicine should I used for my loaches when they have ich problem , I being using ParaGuard is that's good if not what should I used. Thanks. Keep up the good job

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! For loaches I would go with Ich-X

[@ScienceGalAquatics]

New subscriber, I have never had any but always found them intriguing. Thanks for the videos

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Welcome! They are such goofy fish sometimes. : -)

[@187Villalobos211]

Thanks for all the tips bud, very informative.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@grigorione7824]

My clowns are best buds with the ' chinese ' algae eaters. And man do they make a clicking sound when they are eating!

[@jameslopez979]

Not kidding mine hid for 2 months then my power went out and they finally came out I thought they jumped out of my tank

[@UltimateEnd0]

Always be sure to get some sort of dark area for these fish to sleep properly like a hollowed out porcelain log or something.

[@fishead4464]

I have 1clown loach(impulse buy with the intention of getting more) in my 75 gallon mixed Malawi tank. He has been doing great, always out and active but I'm trying to convince myself to rehome him instead of getting more... but I really love loaches. I've had this guys for 4 years or so and I'm pretty torn now. I was thinking of replacing him with a smaller variety but don't have a back up tank in case that doesn't work. My gut tells me I should just get some synodontis cats... the fish keepers dilemma! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sometimes it can be hard to add fish to an established African Cichlid tank so I feel your pain. You might be able to trade him at an LFS - larger clowns can sometimes bring in a decent return. Synodontis are cool - I have them in 4-5 tanks and they are fun to watch too!

[@madfishdiva]

Great in-depth information. Thanks👍🏼👍🏼

[@Dara-hx2pt]

I think these fish try to eat the algea on the edge of my tank and their teeth poke through the selicon cause my tank leaking. Do you think that's possible?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I’ve never seen them try to eat algae, I would be inclined to think they’re probably not the cause.

[@Apollo-407]

Maybe you could do a video on how to make a HOB filter into a bio filter

[@underthebus5801]

Informative video. My 180 gallon aquarium is presently at 78 degrees, so I'll increase the temperature slightly to 80 degrees. My clowns are rather slim, one of which slightly displays internal organs. Growth rate is very slow. I feed once daily to keep them healthy. Should I increase to two feedings daily without compromising their health? Thanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

As long as your water parameters are still in check, you can increase the feeding if you want. There are a lot of people who feed once a day though.

[@underthebus5801]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Ammonia and Nitrites are at "0"ppm, however, Nitrates are around 40ppm. Nitrates straight from the tap is 40ppm.

[@LeeDfined]

Nice. Like your style.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@FIUPanther305]

Nice video, and well presented. How long do you think you can comfortably keep 6-8 (2-3") Clown Loaches in a 75g with some barbs as dithers before they need a bump in tank size?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Most likely a couple years. They are moderate growers and once they hit about 6" seem to slow down even more.

[@animalhouseIZ]

Nice video. I just picked up 3 clown loaches for my 150 gal. I will be moving my niraite and assassin snail before they go in to my main tank. Will they mess with my two (I think sumo) loaches? The are maybe 2 inches long or my school of rummy nose tetras?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They may interact with the sumos, but I'm not sure they will cause any harm to them. They will probably ignore your tetras. Have fun!

[@devanshugaur6490]

Nice .

[@grigorione7824]

Man... get some baby cucumbers. Cut them long ways down the middle and pin them to the bottom somehow... Mine looooove em.

[@thefishylife6823]

I've heard these can grow to the size of a football!!!! I love them!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've seen some that are pretty close (length and height)! : -)

[@haroonahmed7073]

Thanks can u upload a video with complete setup view of aquarium having severums and clown loaches

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have an older one from a couple months ago (Fish room Tour Part 2), but will try to get another full tour/update out in the next few weeks since there have been changes since the last update. : -)

[@haroonahmed7073]

Great Looking forwards as i am collecting bit and peaces all things for new aquarium. As i want it to be perfect and professional and i definitely need your guideline for it.

[@KateSitka]

Golden severum attempts to steal the camera shot for 13 mins.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I know! haha

[@mokotoko6004]

Ive had my loach for over 11 years and he is a loner and i think he prefers to be by himself. I have tried getting him other loaches and tank mates and does not like it and i have a 75 gal tank its all his to himself lol

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Thumbs up great job

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

COOPER'S CICHILDS thank you !

[@ivanleiva7946]

Hola saludos cordiales. Bellos peces botias. Felicitaciones. Gracias. Saludos.

[@MrAsifhu82]

Beautiful fish though

[@channabarca7359]

The physical tone of Chromobotia macracanthus does not darken if the individual animal is in distress. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. Clown Loaches do darken, but in due course to the surrounding environment. If their captive environment receives a high amount of LED or natural sunlight, then the side-effect as stated above, will occur.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Interesting, the ones I have kept over the years do the exact opposite. If they are being chased or bullied they darken. I do agree substrate color matters to a degree regarding their color.

[@johnpatrickco2137]

I have 3 clown loaches but they always hide and sleep now unlike last week they are active... Do you think the cold weather affected them? Its rainy season now here in Philippines and I keep my clown loaches with my 2 iredecent shark and 1 delhezi birchir

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's possible. I guess it depends on how cool the water gets.

[@needmoretime9394]

hey great video!! what kind of geo do you have in here and what is its max size? thank you in advance

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is Geophagus surinamensis and they can get up to a foot. It's one of my favorite geos!

[@marybethhayden2994]

I am getting 2 clown loaches for a 55 gallon

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are really fun when they are comfortable with their surroundings.

[@derricknichols7063]

THEY DO BETTER IT SEMS WHEN THERE IS 3 TO 5. TEND TO NOT WANT TO PICK AT EACH OTHER

[@danm7298]

where can i get these larger cave structures? i cant seem to find any and i absolutely need to get some for my tank i just ordered. I dont want to use pots or pvp pipe but i might have to use them temporarily.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

At the time of this video most of the decorations came from pet smart or petco.

[@Lylaznphatboi]

Any plans for more Tanganyikans for the new tanks you bought?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I sure do like Tanganyikans! They may make their way into a tank. : -)

[@haroonahmed7073]

Its really an awesome tank, I have clown loaches with barbs and going great, But i really like to make a new tank with Severums and approx of 100-120 Galon tank, can you please suggest, Whats filtration i have to use for it? Do i have to use Canister, Powerhead, Under Gravel using pipes with Air Pumps, As in Pakistan We have most aquarium shops like to have Under Gravel one with Power Head ones, Is it fine? And whats your suggestion for it?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think everything you mentioned would work just fine. I've had 125 gallon tanks with nothing but 3 sponge filters. I've also had 150 gallon tanks using only two hang on back filters (Penguin 400s). The under gravel filters are great as long as none of the fish will be digging in the gravel. Canister filters will provide lots of flow and cut down on the visibility of the filtration system if that's important to you. Should be fun to set-up! Congrats!

[@caffiendkitten]

Can an older clown loach live with a younger one? We have a 7ish year old loach and we are thinking of getting a younger loach or two as a tank mate as all his other tank mates (not loaches) have died over time. Is this an OK idea or bad cause of his age?

[@brazzr]

3 years later and I'm still waiting for mine to come even close to that size....

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It takes a long time! : -) Those same loaches are about 2"-3" larger now!

[@libertybellcichlids3984]

Nice 👍 bro

[@DavidJJames]

Nice golden severum.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@justinstuart8382]

Can you answer me this, I have 4 medium sized clown loaches in a 75-100 gallon with a large Common Pleco, they are constantly chewing its large sail fin to pieces. Its really annoying me, they also tore chunks out of my very old Frontosas long flowing fins and made a right mess out of them. Do they always do this? Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hi Justin - I have not seen clown loaches fin-nip other fish before. That's not to say they can't, but I just haven't seen it. Are there any other fish in the tank that could be doing it?

[@ronrobertson7691]

How many clowns would you recommend in 54l tank. 60cm X 30cm. Planning these and 4 kuhlis and maybe a gourami or 2. And that's all. Many thanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think six or so would be where I would start with clowns. The issue you will have eventually is they will need a larger tank - my two largest are now 7"?

[@deannesherriff3247]

They look like big squeaky dog toys! Gorgeous, but too big for me. 😊

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Haha. Maybe that's why my dog looks at that tank the most!

[@grannystyle7965]

Can i keep 4-5 clown loaches in a 100 gallon with a single oscar? tank dimensions 60x18x18 inches

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Possibly as long as they’re not to small to eat. That would be a problem because of the hooks they have right behind their eyes. If it doesn’t work out you might not see the clown loaches much though.

[@sheldonm3535]

This is a beautiful and healthy Clown Loach. How come my clown loach is so shy and hides all the time? I know he’s not sick. I have a group of 3.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hey Michael - it could be a lot of things. I think most clown loaches hide when the lights are on. Mine actually do quite a bit as well, except when they know it's around feeding time. Sometimes larger groups help, reducing light intensity, making sure other fish aren't chasing them around or stressing them, size (they seem more confident as they get older), but most of the time it's just kind of what they do.

[@YazidHLH]

Thats right, this fish is come from indonesia, native on sumatra and borneo island. But here, in Indonesia, that fish is rather dificult to breed.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yazid HLH I haven’t heard of anyone breeding them with any success in captivity anywhere!

[@cindysopoliga7846]

I have a clown loach with a lump? Do they get tumors? I have 8 but only 1 has the lump on its side.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I haven't seen it, but I suppose they could.

[@lbcspt]

I thought geos needed a sandy substrate. I was thinking on getting a couple of geos in my 55 gallon tank. I have eco complete substrate and I was thinking on adding some sand for them. Is that really necessary?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I would - they always do better on sand.

[@felixm3384]

I was planning on getting a 75 gallon tank with 1 oscar and 3 clown loaches. After watching this video idk if that's a good idea. If i were to do a set up that gives my loaches some sort of tunnel system with lots of places for them to hide. Would that be ok? I dont care to actually see the loaches. Just want some bottom feeder to scavenge any left over food from the oscar and co-exist in peace and be happy. Thoughts on this @Prime Time Aquatics? Or anyone?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It will be an ok set-up for about six months, but once the oscar gets closer to full size you will probably want to upgrade to a 6ft tank. The loaches will get big too.

[@Tropical_Fruit_stateofmind941]

I want them to get thst big can't wait I only have 1 gonna get another 3 or 4 more

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It takes time but well worth it!

[@sabinegray1450]

My neighbor has one of these with other fish in a big tank. He’s always hiding though.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They tend to do better in large groups. That's when their real personalities start to shine!

[@OriginalMindTrick]

The reason that particular clown loach has washed out colors is that it's a female. They also grow bigger and bulkier than males. le. They are also bigger and bulkier than males.

[@vedpalshikar8262]

Can I keep a pair of clown loaches with angelfish?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think so. I have had them together with no issues.

[@vedpalshikar8262]

Thea angelfish i have are 3 years by now,so I'm quite attached to them.So i can't afford losing them😀So is it advisable to buy clown loaches?

[@ashleynicky8219]

Can I keep 2 of them in a 27 gallon tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They could probably grow out there for six months or so, but eventually require something larger. I've seen them in person at about 12"!

[@mariusrhodes8199]

I heard that they do good at 85 degrees but can my tiger barbs handle that tempature?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think the tiger barbs might stress at that temperature. I keep my clowns around 78-80 and they are very active and happy at those temps.

[@mariusrhodes8199]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok thank you so much!

[@raymondrichards452]

Why do you have frontosa with South American cichlids

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They've been together for years. I have 80 tanks all with the exact same water parameters.

[@udaydas6291]

i heard clown loachs grow rate very slow . is it true Sir?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Clown loaches don't grow particularly fast and once they hit about 6-7 inches seem to really slow down.

[@admiralgoodboy]

Where'd you get that substrate?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It came from petsmart a long long time ago. :-)

[@nucfuts9408]

I have 7 in my 125 Gallon tank. They hide... I never see them. There is 1 Convict 12 Skirt Tertras 2 pleco's and 6 Rainbow Tetras.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

MIne like to hide sometimes too - they come out when its time to eat though :-)

[@raymondanderson6921]

I bought a 3ft (22galon tank for my son. He has a few guppies a couple of mollies At the moment. but I noticed the other day he had a few snails and I looked in and straight away I spotted at least 23 snails and that's the ones I seens straight away. Can you tell me how to get rid of them. I was told in my pet store to buy a couple of clown loaches but I'm not sure as 5 clown loaches won't fit his tank when there fully grown.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You are absolutely correct that clowns are far to big for the tank! Here you go! kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=2OGKjSH6fRw

[@raymondanderson6921]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you very much for replying back to me. I can't seem to view the link you have sent me. Ps I've just scooped out 11 snails

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I dis a recent video on how to get rid of snails.

[@leo2o915]

I just bought 3 so you recommend getting two more ? Will they still stay in a pack?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If you have a large tank - if you can get a couple more that would be good for them. I recently added four more to this tank and they seem so much happier.

[@leo2o915]

Prime Time Aquatics yeah I have a 125 gallon I have them in QT at the moment as soon as I finish there QT I’ll get them 2 more so can be at least 5 :)

[@aquaticwong]

Can these clown loach be kept on a bare bottom?. Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don't see why not!

[@aquaticwong]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics.. Thanks

[@aquaticwong]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I had impression they needed sand

[@mentalistsa]

Keep hearing very susceptible to ich. Have u had that ? I remember long ago I had one and never had ich problem

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Only in the sense that if they are exposed to it they are usually the first to show it.

[@mentalistsa]

Thanks

[@kinglyzard]

Do I detect a touch of velvet on the right side?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

No velvet. They've been happy and healthy in that tank for years.

[@kinglyzard]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Good to know He seems healthy and active, but I thought I saw a patch of slime. Probably normal for him.

[@aaronchesterman4562]

What’s the rainbow coloured fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

There are a few in there but the larger one is a Geophagus surinamensis

[@MrAsifhu82]

How do you keep nitrates low? Mine are stuck on 80ppm since I got eco complete plant substrate but when I had regular gravel I never had a problem.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have never used eco complete, but when it comes to nitrates there is only two things you can do. 1) Get lots of plants to utilize the nitrates. 2) Water changes. Perhaps there just isn't enough plant growth yet?

[@MrAsifhu82]

Prime Time Aquatics what kind of plants shall I add I have amazon swords, wisteria, anubias barteri, octopus plant. If you get a chance my channel is MrAsifhu82 where I have uploaded the latest video can you please advise what else can I do?

[@MrAsifhu82]

Prime Time Aquatics and thank you for replying so quickly

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You may want to check your nitrates at the tap too. The tank looks fairly heavily planted. If you are using liquid ferts you could try cutting down on them too.

[@PauzSycho]

That clown loach looks old how long have you had him for

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's a great question. Probably seven years or so?

[@beandrag9019]

Lol I had one that got and died of ich but it literally never effected the other fish; even the other two loaches, it was weird asf

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, they sure can be sensitive.

[@beandrag9019]

Prime Time Aquatics I wish I had more success with them cause they’re gorgeous when they get older like yours

[@waynechapman82]

can you keep these fish with convict cichlids

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Depends on the size of the tank, if the convicts are breeding and how aggressive your colony is. If they start bullying the clown loaches you may never see them.

[@waynechapman82]

thank you for the reply