Clown Loach

Common Names: Clown Loach, Tiger Botia
Scientific Name: Botia macracantha
Family: Cobitidae
Maximum Size: 12 – 16 inches
Life expectancy: 15 years
Minimum Tank Size: 50  gallons
Temperature Range: 72 – 86°F
pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
Water hardness: dH 5.0 – 15.0
Temperament: Peaceful
Origin: Indonesia

Aquarium Setup:
The Clown Loach loves lots of caves, holes and any other place that it can hide. The substrate should be fine textured as Loach’s poke around in the substrate with the barbels looking for food.

You don’t have to include a lot of plants, but some are needed to provide hiding places. Clown Loaches don’t like bright lights so keep the tank dimly lit or provide floating plants for cover.