myfishybuisness Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 also they live for up to 30 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I'd love to know how many in captivity make it to anywhere near that. I think the slow growth and long lifespan lulls people into thinking they can get away with keeping them in small tanks and small numbers, when both of those things are probably large contributing factors to premature death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 yeah you get the odd TM auction that has one thats old. i managed to get a big one from a TM auction, and it had a massive growth spurt of literally 3 to 4 cm in 18 months! that comes from feeding massively! The bigger they are, the more time they need to settle in i find. the small ones are schooling! awesome sight, the big ones are just hiding and comes out to get food and hides immediately. CLicks too lol never heard it before, weird. wonder why they do it. yeah, the tank is big, the school of 60 is in the 8footer 1200Litres. no shortage of space to swim! Main plan is to eventually have 88 or 100 in a 2000 to 3000 litre tank, with a high grade red aro. lots of hiding spaces, wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 as david said also, fast flowing rivers, i find that they like to hang where the filter outlet sprays against the tank wall and there is a flow downward, they try to swim against the current. they definately feel comfortable with fast flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Any pics or vids? 60 Clowns schooling... nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 will do when they are more comfortable the 20 are larger ones, they h ide all day most of the time unless its feeding time, they are only starting to come out. maybe couple to few more weeks, they will be back to their old selves. the small ones are schooling, 40 to 45. I will get a vid when they start to get mroe comfy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have spread the feeding out to small meals 4 times a day. 10am, 5pm, one by me about 7 to 8pm. and one tiny portion around 3am in the morning. so i feed what i would feed in a day total - but spread out through otu the day. (Maybe slightly more in total, but very slightly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 so how much bigger are they now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 That cannot be healthy for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 how can it be, i am not feeding anymore - i am just spreading the feed..... just like humans, spreading out meals but same quantity is better. instead of letting them gorge once a day, i let them have lighter snacks through out the day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 3am feed? give them a break already. it won't be doing the metabolisms any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Patience is a virtue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I doubt its going to coause any problems, in habitat there would constantly be able to feed and simply wouldn't eat if they're not hungry. Its probably not necessary though, 3 feeds a day is fine. If you feed them too much the nutrients won't be used and all you'll be doing is creating more high protein [and expensive] waste for your filters to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 yeah, fair enough may re asses the morning feed i guess i am just portioning the feed through out the day, so they dont get a bulge in the belly and gorge at a time. they are nocturnal - thats why i decided to give them a little something when they are most active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have spread the feeding out to small meals 4 times a day. 10am, 5pm, one by me about 7 to 8pm. and one tiny portion around 3am in the morning. so i feed what i would feed in a day total - but spread out through otu the day. (Maybe slightly more in total, but very slightly) you may find with that regime only some of them are eating most of the food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 yeah, even when i feed once a day, some eat less than others. i can visibly see already some overtaking growth of others, just the way it is with clown loaches i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 its the same with every living thing hence some ppl grow taller/fatter than others so i would just be patient and let them develop at there own rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBen Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just replace the front sheet of glass on your tank with magnifying glass, instant large clown loaches :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey_1975 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Smaller loaches look brighter and the colours are more distinct. I have really big loaches but would love a larger group of smaller ones any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 yeah i like large fish though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I have really big loaches but would love a larger group of smaller ones any day. I'm sure there would be plenty of people out there willing to swap!! How big and how many? Post up some pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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