Need a Clown in North Central West Virginia?

[celticchrys]

If anyone is close enough to drive and meet me somewhere, I have a clown loach that is ~6 inches long who has been alone(no other loaches) for a couple of years now. Please, before anyone attacks me, I've had him for about 12 years now, and back when I bought him, the common wisdom being put forth was that they only grew 4 inches long, and I was advised, due to lack of knowledge about these fish at that time, that a 29 gallon was big enough for 3(hah!). I've really enjoyed my clowns, and have slowly upgraded to larger tanks over the years, but I cannot go larger than 55 gallons, probably not for many more years. Hence, I cannot provide him with companions, and I worry about his continued growth.

He seems to still be very healthy(definitely the king of the tank). If someone could give him a proper large home with other clowns, I would pass him on for free. The pet stores here suck for the most part, and I feel taking him to one would be a sure quick death sentence. I can also try to put up a current video or photos for the curious.

As I said, please do not attack me en masse. I've tried to be responsible in my fish choices, and when I made this poor choice many years ago, there wasn't even information available on the internet much about these fish. It has been educational, and they are very cool creatures, and I've never purchased another fish since that there was not a large store of knowledge already in existence for.

[SgtMajWiggles]

Wow, 12 years is a success story in and of itself. I hope you find the home for him that you're looking for!

[Jim Powers]

You might check with any local fish clubs in your area. I imagine someone would be happy to take your clown.
Good luck!!

[antwar13]

Would you be willing to ship the loach to Greensboro, North Carolina? Thought I would ask!

Thanks,
Anthony

[celticchrys]

[quote="antwar13"]Would you be willing to ship the loach to Greensboro, North Carolina? Thought I would ask!

Thanks,
Anthony[/quote]

I'm not sure how to go about doing that without damaging the fish!