How many clown loaches can I fit in a 300L tank?

The forum for the very best information on loaches of all types. Come learn from our membership's vast experience!

Moderator: LoachForumModerators

Post Reply
ey
Posts: 231
Joined: Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:22 am

How many clown loaches can I fit in a 300L tank?

Post by ey » Sun May 07, 2006 6:53 am

I recently got 3 clown loaches which are about 2" each for my tank. Seeing as they settled in okay, and there was no sign of stress or ich (thank god) I added 2 more clowns yesterday and it somehow triggered a total behavioural change in the other 3 clown loaches!

They all seem to be a lot more active now, are less shy and are schooling. The 2 new ones are still settling in, but on the whole, the group seems to be better off with the addition of 2 more clowns!

I wanted to add a 2 more, but wasnt sure if there is enough space for more. I do understand that the clowns can grow to 12", but that would take a few years wouldnt it? I do plan to rehouse them to a bigger 650L tank later on.

My stocking is:

- 8 Rummynoses
- 8 White Clouds
- 6 Corys
- 5 Yoyos

Most of the fish I have are small fish (apart from the yoyos) so could I potentially add a few more clown loaches?

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 91 guests