{"product_id":"clown-loach-large-10-11cm-no-online-purchases","title":"Clown Loach Large - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClown Loach - In Store Pick Up Only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClown Loach are a bottom dwelling fish that does very well when kept in a number to school and look great in an aquarium and perfect for cleaning up left over food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotia macracantha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClown Loach originates from the inland waters in Indonesia on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size and Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe maximum size of loaches varies between 40 -50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn aquaria it can reach a size of about 12 - 15cm easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 25 oC - 28oC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.4 – 7. 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Hardness: 150- 200 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, the Clown Loach is a bottom-dwelling omnivorous fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not difficult to feed in an aquarium and it can be given a varied diet of Tetra Crisps, Tetra Colour Bits, bloodworms, flake food, live, frozen foods, freshwater shrimp and vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all fish, juvenile Clown Loaches will relish the addition of live foods (such as black worms), They will also eat any snails within the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful peaceful fish with spectacular designs of black bands and bright red fins makes an excellent addition to a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clown Loach will be a little shy when initially introduced to the tank but soon becomes accustomed to its new environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not keep them with aggressive fish as they will stress out this sociable active fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour and Varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a long and laterally compressed body with an arched dorsal fin and four pairs of barbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main body is reddish orange in colour with three wide vertical black bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mouth faces downwards and has fleshy lips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freshwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46405925994666,"sku":"TF221","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/20241219-104257.heic?v=1734569208","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/clown-loach-large-10-11cm-no-online-purchases","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}