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[Red Empress12]

Hi all,

I just did some research and found out that Clown Loaches need a 75 gallon tank. First question how much litres is 75 gallons and next I don't think I will be able to put Clown Loaches in my 3 foot tank is this true?

Thanks regards,
Red Empress12

[ant86]

I had 2 in my old 3ft. they dont grow every fast..

I have them in all my tanks, they are good little cleaners, to have with americans (mainly oscars)

Edited by ant86, 14 May 2013 - 02:03 PM.

[jjm66smokey]

Thoughts on the Clowns.

US gallons or Imperial (as used in Australia).     An Imperial gallon is 4.54lr (75 gal = 340lr).  A US gallon is 3.75lr (75 gal = 284lr).

A 3ft tank is likely to be 3ft x 14in x 18in = 0.9144m x 0.3566m x (you'll likely not fill it all the way? so maybe 15 inches?) 0.381m = .1242 cubic metres = 124lr...

Certainly small for a fish that can grow to some 12-16 inches, likes to be in a group (at least 5) and is often pretty active.

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Quote from loaches.com:

"Adults will eventually require an aquarium measuring at least 6’ x 2’ x 2’. Even small specimens of this species must initially be housed in an aquarium that is 4ft long as a minimum. Anything smaller can cause these fast-swimming fish to become stunted and stressed."

 

Maybe pick a smaller loach, all of which like to be kept in groups.  Dwarf chain loaches have a great black and white patterns (as do Yoyo loaches), are great fun to watch and they demolish snails.

[Red Empress12]

Ok so I have got 1 person says that I can get clown loaches but then I have got 1 person sayi Gotham I can't witch do I believe?

Ant that's what I was thinking as well maybe getting 2 CL

[Androo]

As said, clown loaches are relatively slow growing. Buy a few, move them on when to big or by that stage you may have a bigger tank.

Edited by Androo, 14 May 2013 - 02:39 PM.

[Red Empress12]

Yeah, sweet!

[ant86]

Yeh sorry what l didnt tell you was l had them in a 3ft but then upgraded to a 6ft
They where in my 3ft for 2 years tho. l wouldnt worry to much about them.

[AXIS]

Put it this way.

 

You can put them in your current tank as juveniles. and they will grow slowly and be good for a decent while.

 

BUT

 

They will eventually outgrow that tank, and outgrow it in a big way if they they grow healthily. Or be unhealthy stunted by not having the room which is very possible.

 

Really depends how likely you are to upgrade I think. There's always the selling them option if they get too big I guess too. Usually someone looking to take larger ones.

 

 

One of my fave fishies and the ones I look at the most in my tank myself.

[Red Empress12]

Ok thanks

[Peckoltia]

Ok so I have got 1 person says that I can get clown loaches but then I have got 1 person sayi Gotham I can't witch do I believe?

Ant that's what I was thinking as well maybe getting 2 CL

 

People tend to believe the answer which is most convenient for them.

[ant86]

Meaning^^??

[Bowdy]

Kinda of explains itself doesn't it ??

[ant86]

I guess it doesnt if lm asking the question..
And lm pretty sure l wasnt asking you!

[Bowdy]

Hehehe bit touchy mate

[Westie]

clown loaches are very pretty. slow growing but do get big. even the yoyo loach gets big.
you would be better off housing them in a bigger tank

[ant86]

No just dont see the point in unnecessary comments.

[Bowdy]

They do get big but there not a fast growing fish. He would get years of keeping them before they got to big.

It's a public forum!! I felt it very self explanatory so. I think what Alex means is exactly what he said.

[ant86]

What l said and axis said was pretty much the same thing. They grow slow, upgrade or sell them once a decent size..

l wasnt sure you realise this was a public forum bowdy!!

[Bowdy]

Of corse I know this young grasshopper

[ant86]

Haha if you say so!!