Clown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
What you need to keep a Clown Loach
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
24–30 °C
Where to buy
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What Clown Loach costs in South Africa
12 price points from 6 shops over 90 days
R120
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SA median R192 across 6 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Clown Loaches are beloved for their bright orange and black stripes and playful, social behavior. They are often sold as small juveniles but grow very large and live for a long time, requiring a very large aquarium. They are excellent for controlling snail populations but need to be kept in a sizable group.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Clown Loach healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Clown Loach's adult size and activity level. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 24–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Clown Loach depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R115–249 · Average: R152
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