Talk:Clown loach

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What names are used to describe the botia macracantha as food fish? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 80.41.122.234 (talk • contribs) 09:20, 5 March 2006 (UTC-7)

I thought I would see so much more here. Fellow loach-ists seem so passionate about their fish. How about more on diet (their love of frozen brine shrimp), their "threat" to snails (small snails go bye-bye quick, but mystery, apple, or ramshorn snails are very compatible with this fish), and community attributes (they are very perceptive of other fish -- they follow other fishes 'tells' when foraging or exploring). I hope that others (with experience or credentials will contribute) are just as passionate.Anthronify 05:28, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

I bought three clown loaches about 8 years ago. One is 2 inches long another is about 4 inches long the last one is about 9 inches long....what gives?

-the 2" long one is strange/worrisome (after 8 years), 4" and 9" is common... You don't mention the overall size of your tank, how many clowns, and if there are other aggressors/agonists in the tank. Disparity in size is caused by many variables, some obvious, others are best-guess. That your tank is 8 years old is a great sign that you are a decent hobbiest -- keep up the good work! And enjoy! Anthronify 04:26, 18 March 2007 (UTC)