Minimum tank size for clown loach?

[k3vin2k3]

I've done research on these guys, and I've seen different take sizes for minimum as 30 gallons, 40 gallons, 60 gallons and 90 gallons. Which one is the minimum tank size?

 

[xamdarb]

i heard 50

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Clown loachs get to a foot long although they grow very slowly(like 1inch per year, although they live for 40yrs) and prefer to be in groups of at least 3 so you are talking extra gallons here for a group- i'd say a 60-70gal, depending on its dimensions, would make a good permanent home for a small group of 3 clown loachs but i can't remember exactly so feel free to correct me anyone if i am wrong.

 

[k3vin2k3]

I read they are jumpers/escape artists, how do I prevent them from jumping out the back if I can't cover it because it has the little space for the heater and filter? what should I use to block it?

 

[cyprinut]

I've never had jumping problems with clowns. My blue botia loved to jump into the HOBs and look for baby snails and other goodies, though. If that space just for the filter and heater is the only one, you're probably alright. They love driftwood, broken clay pots and caves to hide in. If they feel safe, they probably won't go anywhere.

 

[brown metal-head]

Get them in odd numbers three instead of two etc. I was told they would pair up and act differently than they would otherwise.

 

[Clairel]

I have 2 Clown Loaches currently in my 90 litre...(i know) BUT i am at the moment cycling my 180 Litre ready for them So i should think anything from 50 gallons up is fine for loaches.... My brother has the same tank as me, and he has some BIG fish in his.... He has 2 Shark Cat Fish and they are big lol, aswell as 2 clown loach about 3 inch, .....and quite a few others, but not as big...

I personally love Clown Loaches...they are adorable. .especialy there little whiskers...i was planning on getting another 2 for my tank, so i will have 4 in total

Good Luck

Claire x

 

[-cAtFiSh-]

I have 2 Clown Loaches currently in my 90 litre...(i know) BUT i am at the moment cycling my 180 Litre ready for them So i should think anything from 50 gallons up is fine for loaches.... My brother has the same tank as me, and he has some BIG fish in his.... He has 2 Shark Cat Fish and they are big lol, aswell as 2 clown loach about 3 inch, .....and quite a few others, but not as big...

I personally love Clown Loaches...they are adorable. .especialy there little whiskers...i was planning on getting another 2 for my tank, so i will have 4 in total

Good Luck

Claire x

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Shark Cat Fish???

 

[Clairel]

Yes lol, i will have to find out the names of them, or some pictures, but they resemble sharks, but are catfish lol.....

Claire x

 

[-cAtFiSh-]

Yes lol, i will have to find out the names of them, or some pictures, but they resemble sharks, but are catfish lol.....

Claire x

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can you describe what they look like to me? colour etc

 

[OohFeeshy]

The only shark catfish I know of are brackish

 

[Clairel]

From what i can recall, as i saw them again only yesterday, (there at my brothers house)... They are grey in colour, very similar body to a shark, but they are definately catfish, have whiskers, and he has 2, (there always together) I personally think they are a bit too big for his tank, he has 180 litres, and they must be about 8 inches long each....

I will look for some pictures and try to show you....

Claire xx

 

[OohFeeshy]

Yup, definately the brackish variety They get to either 12'' or 18'', can't remember which
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=11418

 

[Clairel]

Ive looked on some other sites, and cant find a match to show you a picture of them He has them in a juwel 180 vision, has had them a couple of months now, they are very nice, but i think they are too big, and they dont really do that much lol..... they do scrape there noses on rocks n things though, and have little cuts all over there bodies....

Claire xx

 

[OohFeeshy]

Like this?
http/www.planetcatfish.com/images/full/a.../seemanni/1.jpg

Sorry for hijacking BTW I'd say minimum is about 75g, gives them plenty of room to grow and enough room for a good school.