TankHaven
Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)

Clown Loach

Chromobotia macracanthus

freshwatermedium to keepfishpeacefulswims bottommay eat shrimp

Sold as small juveniles but grows slowly to 10 inches or more and can live for decades. Very prone to ich; quarantine new ones.

Adult size
10 in
Smallest tank
150 gal
Keep them in groups of
5+
Temperature
77–86 °F
pH · hardness
6–7.5 · 5–12 dGH
Food
Omnivore: sinking pellets, frozen foods; eats snails
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — needs 65–76 °FReticulated Hillstream Loach — needs 68–75 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Water SpriteDwarf Aquarium LilyCryptocoryne WendtiiAnubias BarteriOzelot SwordCryptocoryne Parva

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.