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Golden Algae Eater

$2.00 – $28.00

Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Aquarium Hardiness: Easy
Water Conditions: 74-79°F; pH 6.8-74; dH 8-10
Max. Size: 12″
Color Form: White, yellow
Diet: Herbivore
Compatibility: Great in community tanks
Origin: Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Malaysia
Family: Gyrinocheilidae
Lifespan: Up to 10 Years
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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The Clown Loach (Botia macracantha) is a peaceful schooling fish native to the inland waters in Indonesia on the islands of  Sumatra and Borneo.

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The Clown Loach is one of the “must have” fish for tropical fish keeping enthusiasts. They get along well with most other members of a community tank and have some interesting habits like swimming upside down or on their sides, and laying on their sides and  “playhing dead” on the botttom of the tank.  This is normal behavior for these fish.

Unlike most nocturnal loaches, Clown Loaches are active during the day but need cover, and shy away from bright light.  Because they are schooling fish, they do best in groups of 6 or more individuals and need a large tank with good water movement.  When kept in groups smaller than five, they will spend a lot of time hiding.  Since they grow up to a foot long in their natural environment, a 100 gallon tank or larger is not inappropriate to keep these fish happy. Clown Loaches are susceptible to Ichthyophthirius (ich) or white spot disease when stressed or subjeted to rapid water temperature changes.

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