(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Botia macracantha
Common Name: Clown Loach, Tiger Loach
Adult Size: 6 - 8 inches
Life Expectancy: 20 years
Habitat: Indonesia
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 72 - 86° F
- pH Range: 6.0 - 7.5
- Water Hardness: 8 - 12
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet & Nutrition: Omnivorous; will generally eat all types of live foods, flakes, and algae. They like tablets and frozen foods as well.
Breeding & Spawning: Rarely been bred in the home aquarium.
Gender: The body of the mature Clown Loach deepens considerably and females normally have thicker bodies.
Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart