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by Ellenmac
Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:15 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: My inherited Clown Loaches
Replies: 1
Views: 2229

My inherited Clown Loaches

I have these fish now for almost six weeks now. They are doing really well. I enjoy sitting near the tank and watch their antics. They are a lot more out going and often watch me, at least i think thats what they are doing. I added a smaller Clown Loach he is fantastic. He swims about all over the p...
by Ellenmac
Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: My loaches tank
Replies: 3
Views: 3678

Re: My loaches tank

NancyD wrote:Nice! Are those the 2 "small" ones? They look very good!
yes they are the two smaller ones, but they are about 5-6 inches big.
by Ellenmac
Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: My loaches tank
Replies: 3
Views: 3678

My loaches tank

here are my Clown Loaches that I inherited. Hope the link works. The Tank is doing great and the fish are getting more outgoing.

http://vimeo.com/69667150
by Ellenmac
Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:03 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Inherited Clown loaches.
Replies: 8
Views: 7336

Re: Inherited Clown loaches.

It can take a few weeks for them to adjust to their new home. Skip the floating food, although they may learn to eat off the surface in time. Try feeding just after the tank lights are out for the night but with room lights on like loachloach said. Clowns are naturally crepuscular, dawn & dusk acti...
by Ellenmac
Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Inherited Clown loaches.
Replies: 8
Views: 7336

Re: Inherited Clown loaches.

It can take a few weeks for them to adjust to their new home. Skip the floating food, although they may learn to eat off the surface in time. Try feeding just after the tank lights are out for the night but with room lights on like loachloach said. Clowns are naturally crepuscular, dawn & dusk acti...
by Ellenmac
Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Inherited Clown loaches.
Replies: 8
Views: 7336

Re: Inherited Clown loaches.

Our loaches are kept at around 28 degrees. They are super comfortable and if they see me coming they are usually waiting for food. We have a range of sizes from 1.5 inches to over 10 inches. 30 in all. We rarely turn the tank lights on, but they receive natural light during the day. When we inherit...
by Ellenmac
Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Inherited Clown loaches.
Replies: 8
Views: 7336

Re: Inherited Clown loaches.

Thanks for the reply. I will try cucumber.
by Ellenmac
Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:24 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Inherited Clown loaches.
Replies: 8
Views: 7336

Inherited Clown loaches.

Almost two weeks ago i was asked to please take this 4 foot tank with only 3 clown loaches. We moved it in to our house in less than two hours. I am an experienced Marine Aquarist, not so much tropical fresh water. Any way my worry is that the biggest loach is always hiding and i have not seen her e...