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Will big clown loaches eat small pleco?

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 1:22 am
by squid
Planning to combine my clown loach and pleco tank.
my clown loaches are 6 inch up. plecos are also about this size up except for one which is about 3 inch.
will the big clown loach eat small pleco?
it takes so long for this pleco to grow its an L25, only grew one inch in a year.

Re: Will big clown loaches eat small pleco?

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:22 pm
by NancyD
My 6-7 inch clowns did not bother even 3 in clown plecos. I don't think you need to worry as long as everyone gets enough food & has enough hiding spots

Re: Will big clown loaches eat small pleco?

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:40 pm
by redshark1
I think your fish will be fine.

My 11.5" Clown Loach will eat Ancistrus fry when they appear in the tank.

If it fits in its mouth, that's where it will end up.