How old is a 1.5" Clown Loach?

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How old is a 1.5" Clown Loach?

Post by redshark1 » Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:05 pm

Hi, I recently realised that I have had my Clown Loaches for 16 years (where did the time go?) but that they are probably a little older than that.

To work out their true age I need to know how old they were when I got them.

So how old would you say my loaches were when I purchased them at 1.5 inches please. One year?

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6 x Clown Loaches all 30 years of age on 01.01.2024, largest 11.5", 2 large females, 4 smaller males, aquarium 6' x 18" x 18" 400 ltr/90 uk gal/110 US gal. approx.

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Re: How old is a 1.5" Clown Loach?

Post by Vancmann » Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:49 am

Good question. I always wondered the same thing. My guess: Since they are wild caught and from a place that is seasonal (monsoon), I would guess the majority are less than a year. Probably 7-10 months. It also depends on how long they are kept in the pet store. However, I imagine that the growth in the pet store is very minimal considering the average conditions there.
120 gallon planted aquaponic tank with 10 clown loachs, first one since 1994, 1 modesta and 3 striadas.

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Re: How old is a 1.5" Clown Loach?

Post by visoraccuse » Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:27 pm

I think the fastest way to find out their real age is to ask their previous owners.only up

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Re: How old is a 1.5" Clown Loach?

Post by redshark1 » Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:12 am

My Clown Loaches did not have a previous owner.
6 x Clown Loaches all 30 years of age on 01.01.2024, largest 11.5", 2 large females, 4 smaller males, aquarium 6' x 18" x 18" 400 ltr/90 uk gal/110 US gal. approx.

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