The clown loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 12 inches and spends its time near the bottom. Keep at least 5 together, in a tank of 75 gallons or more, at 77–86°F and pH 6–7.5.
75 galsmallest tank
12″adult size
77–86°Ftemperature
6–7.5pH
5+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕White cloud mountain minnow: Clown loach and White cloud mountain minnow need different temperatures (77–86°F vs 60–72°F).
- ✕Gold barb: Clown loach and Gold barb need different temperatures (77–86°F vs 64–75°F).
- ✕Rosy barb: Clown loach and Rosy barb need different temperatures (77–86°F vs 64–72°F).
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Hillstream loach: Clown loach and Hillstream loach need different temperatures (77–86°F vs 68–75°F).
- ✕Fancy goldfish: Clown loach and Fancy goldfish need different temperatures (77–86°F vs 65–72°F).
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.