Clown loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)

Scientific name: Chromobotia macracanthus Bleeker, 1852

Clown loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)
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The Clown loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae that grows to about 50 cm (20 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 24–30°C (75–86°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.5. Native range: Asia, Sumatra, India and Borneo.

Clown loach care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
50 cm (20 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
24–30°C (75–86°F)
pH
5.0–7.5
Hardness
5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plant matter. Aquarium keeping: aggressive; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 150 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chromobotia macracanthus
Family
Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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