fattythecatty Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I saw my first clown loaches in the flesh today, odd I know but i live in the middle of nowhere! Oh, but they were gorgeous. They were only small, about 8cm but I know they'll grow too big for my tanks. Oh but I wanted them soooo bad . Now I'm thinking about a bigger tank but how to get 1 to the middle of nowhere? They were just tooooo cute and not too expensive either!! glad I got that off my chest, been thinking about them since I left the fish shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stompa Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 yes they are one of my fav fish too...... they just have such a cool look about them..... hope you get a bigger tank so you can have some...... better to keep a few together rather than just one IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattythecatty Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 They had 3 left in the store. My largest available tank is a 3 footer as these are still quite small I wonder if I could keep them in there until I get something bigger. Are they fast groweers? Or am I just clutching at straws here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Yeah I love these guys as well They are extremly slow growers taking along time to reach much size They will be fine a 3ft for awhile so no worries there Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stompa Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 yip i agree they will be fine in a 3ft for a while.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattythecatty Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 That's just what I hoped to hear, I'm off to the fish shop soon. He had some huge silver tip tetras too, I'm gonna keep them in mind for a bigger tank too. Found a local glass guy that can make me a bigger tank, he's gonna give me a quote on a 4 footer or maybe 5 foot I'm not sure yet. i'll need a second job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Make sure to get at least 3, they like to hang out in groups. I've got 6 and love them Takes them a few days to settle in, but after that they're cute as. They are susceptible to white spot, but if your tank is clean you'll find it clears up in a day or so. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattythecatty Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Oooooh, I have them, all 3. Bought them yesterday, floated them in the tank overnight gradually adding my tank water. Did a water change beforehand. Released them this morning and so far all good. I expected them to be quite shy but they're out playing in the bubble wall and generally making themselves at home. Think my big bronze cory has his nose a bit out of joint tho'! fingers crossed all goes well as they sure are gorgeous wee things. Now plans are under way for a bigger tank but not till we move back to civilisation!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stompa Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 good on you for getting them...... you will have hours of enjoyment watching them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattythecatty Posted January 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I love them to bits already and they're a great splash of colour. So I'm thinking about a 4 footer, what would be good tank mates for them? My fish guy had soom awesome silver tip tetras, about 4-5cms long, the biggest I've ever seen, he also had some great Kribs but I've never had cichlids before, except my Angels who are young and mellow and I worry about aggression. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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