CheckMyFishTankClown Loach care
Chromobotia macracanthus · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A bright, social loach that grows large and lives very long.
Feeding
Twice a day. A few pellets or a couple of frozen items per fish that are gone in a few minutes. Sinking pellets, frozen foods, vegetables, snails.
Eats shrimp and snails.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Clown Loach in a 300 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Clown Loach need different water temperatures.
- Demasoni Cichlid: Demasoni Cichlid fight their own kind. Keep only one per tank.
- Common Goldfish: Common Goldfish and Clown Loach need different water temperatures.
- Comet Goldfish: Comet Goldfish and Clown Loach need different water temperatures.
- Shubunkin Goldfish: Shubunkin Goldfish and Clown Loach need different water temperatures.
- Clown Knifefish: Clown Knifefish grows big enough to eat Clown Loach.
- Silver Arowana: Silver Arowana grows big enough to eat Clown Loach.
- Japanese Rice Fish: Japanese Rice Fish and Clown Loach need different water temperatures.
Questions
What size tank does a Clown Loach need?
At least 150 gallons for a group of 5. Adults grow to about 12 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Clown Loach like?
75 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Clown Loach should I keep together?
Keep 5 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Clown Loach eat?
Sinking pellets, frozen foods, vegetables, snails. Feed twice a day: a few pellets or a couple of frozen items per fish that are gone in a few minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.