Would Smaller Clown Loaches Go Well With Larger Ones?

[ey2006]

I've got 5 clown loaches in my 300L community tank, they range from 4-6 cm.

Other fish include 5 yoyos and tetras. I do understand clowns can potentially reach 12", but this would take a few years and I do plan to upgrade to a 650L when the time comes.

I was thinking of adding 2-3 juvenile clowns that are about 2-3 cm each. The bigger ones actually look a lot bigger because they are more plump, despite only being a bit longer in length.

My question is would the smaller clowns fit into the clown family or would they be alienated and picked on from the bigger clowns? I understand that there is usually a pecking order with clown loaches, but how would it work when you have much smaller clowns joining the group? Or would I be better off adding 1 or 2 more clown loach that is the same size as the current batch?

Thanks for reading, suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[cane76]

i would try to keep them of similar size if you can but i think it would be ok adding smaller ones.i did when i kept them and there was no problems

 

[jayjay]

i found it ok adding small one inch long clowns to my 8inch one's and i had no problems they love as much company as they can get so i'd say go for more smaller one's then a few larger one's.

 

[red-devil0602]

I added smaller ones to my lot and they all get on fine