Clown Loach
Botia macracanthus
Native Region:
Indonesia and Borneo.
Temperament: Community. Peaceful, but active.
Feeding: Feed with flakes foods, thawd adult brine shrimp, worms, or freeze dried tablets. Easy to keep.
Temperature Range: 77-86°F.
pH: 6-7.5
dH range: 5.0 - 12.0
Adult Size:
8 - 10"
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Sex: Females are thinner in size than males, and males have
longer caudal fins..
General Comments: Recommended for most community tanks.
Be careful when netting of the spines underneath their eyes. Best kept in small groups.
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