Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)

5cm

Temperament: peaceful, community friendly 

Tank mates: Discus, Rainbows, Barb, Platies, Tetra, plecos, bristlenose and other Loaches. Avoid keeping with Goldfish, snails, shrimp as they can be eaten

Diet: omnivore, sinking pellets, frozen or live micro bloodworm, Brine Shimp, Daphina, algae wafers, Spinach and Lettice

Water parameters: pH levels 6.5 - 7.5 medium hardness (100 - 200ppm)

Substrate use fine sand and/or fine gravel as they are bottom feeders and love a well planted tank with hide, plants include Christmas moss, Anubis, Java moss, Java fern, Crypto Coryne Wendtii and Amazon Sword and others like these.

Water temperature: 22-26 ⁰C

Adult size: 7 -8cm and can live up to 10yrs 

Tank size: 3 to 6 in a 75 litre