henward Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 just got another 15 clown loaches last night. total 75 now:D still thinking, should i have 88 or 101 - still deciding, i guess the logistics of 101 when theya re larger is somewhat harder. the food can also be an issue. but id ont mind, i love feedin them. turning into pigs, no they are settled in!! the large ones are just starting to coem out again but the small ones settle quickly!~ schooling and eating like maniacs. also got some weirder oddballs. aclled 'saddlebacks' where the mid line and head line connects at the top. also some 1,2 joins. http://www.loaches.com/articles/clown-l ... variations interesting website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilada Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Any chance in some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Very cool! Wonder how many R32 had at the peak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 r32 at teh peak? sorry confused. yeah gonna take vids, when they start getting setled in. im gonna do a feecding and video the frenzy:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 He is a member on here with many many CLs. Least he used to have many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 oh ok cool sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 That is A LOT of algae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Where's the feeding video?!?! I think they need more cover in the centre of the tank, like a few big tangled pieces of wood. Look good though, might have to try take a clip of mine some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 They look so happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 yeah, i dont know how to get rid of the black algae!! they keep coming back. but its ok, looks very natural i guess. they do like swiming through plants though. they seem to be ok witht he hiding spots, there are 6 major hiding spots. maybe the light is too bright for htem? but catch 22, plants need light. few tangled pieces of wood would be nice, i dont have anymore root systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I had 18 at one stage and they never hid. That was in my old african tank though, so there were plenty 'dither' fish. So as long as there are other fish in the water with them it'll make them more confident. Light isn't so much of an issue. You could also try tiger barbs? They look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 so henward do you have more than Ronnie now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Henward is now officially King Loach. I look forward to more movies and maybe another song I love how they zip along together and dart here and there. Inspiring.... one day I will have a big tank ... sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 haha, ronnie may still have the record. not sure actually. i am saving 13 more for when oddballs come up and i will get those. either 88 or 101. 88 is a lucky number, though im not a believer it will be funny and 101 means you have more than 100:D but not sure when i will get those. just bought the jar, so will hold out for awhile unless a shipment comes in with some oddities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32GOTMLK Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Henward you have inspired me to get more clowns heres a pic of some of my crew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 cool how many you got now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32GOTMLK Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 not as many as u yet! somewhere between 55 and 67 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 close! thats heaps. what is your feeding regime? diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Awwww, you guys have got so many of these guys!!!!!! I only want 3 more to make 8 lol...... but I am trying to be sensible and tell myself I can't!!!!!!! They are so awesome to watch though and mine are heaps braver now....they only pretend to take off when they see me, but then curiosity gets the better of them and they come back out to make sure they aren't missing anything!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 This school is beautiful and they seem healthy But there's something I didn't get : what's gonna happen when they'll grow up ? Adult = about 30cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 clown loaches is a fish you can manage easier. currently mine are small, i got a 1cm or just under growth in 4 to 5 weeks, i can probably maintain half cm to 1cm max for the next 4 to 6 months maybe 7 to 8 months. after they reach 4 inches maybe 5 niches, growth is much slower. to get your clown loaches 30 cms, it will take YEARS. i mean YEARS, a good 5 years, maybe even more. some say a decade plus! none the less, long term plan is to hav the large clown loaches in a massive tank set up. long term, i am gonna get a 3000 Litre plus tank. school of 88 or 101 will be perfectly happy in that. a pleco, some mid swimmers. then maybe (of course thsi is a lon term plan) maybe a high Grade Red aro/or gold xback in this massie tank wtiht he clown loaches pleco and mid swimmers, maybe dats actually. a few of them 4 to 5. OR a school of 8 silver aros, and the clown loaches. dont nkow yet. for now, they will be fine in the 1200L, filtration is sufficient. however when they read 3 to 5 inch average in size. I can see some are growing way faster than others, about 60% are growing fast, the rest are a little bit slower, the food they will eat will be massive amounts haha excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Wow thanks for your reply Henward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 haha didnt know my long winded responses are so appreciated haha i guess it reflects my passion and excitement and shows exactly how much thought i put into everything you are welcome :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 haha! wow dude that is AWESOME! you're the clown king. they look wicked zapping about and you got a couple of beefy ones in there too! flourish excel double dose for the black beard algae.. tho be ready to water change if the clowns react badly.. they're pretty sensitive of course.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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