mickey-tropical-fish-mad Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I went to a fish shop today and my dad brought me 3 clown loachs and 5 penguin tetras they are beautiful! I cant wait for them to go into my main tank! Has anyone had any experiances with these fish? If so please let me know if they become agressive etc I know clowns become very big lol I dont know much about penguin tetras though im about to do a search but if anyone has advice please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I've had penguin tetras and they never got aggressive. They chased each other a lot and they were very active, constantly zipping all over the tank. They seemed to appreciate having large areas to swim in. I've never heard of clown loaches being aggressive. I know they can be shy and are out more if there is a group of them. I want to get some because I've heard they are really fun to watch. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey-tropical-fish-mad Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yes they are mine have just been released into the main tank and are having fun with the pleco at the mo lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Stop watching the fish and do your homework :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monaro1 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 tetras and clowns are very placid if you get a chance get more clowns,when i had 3 you would see them a little bit, now that i have 9 you see them playing all over the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey-tropical-fish-mad Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 lol today i have no homework as i didnt go school i had a hospital appointment and because we were there so long there was no point me going to school so we went bluewater and to milbrooks on the way home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Your tank is newly set up isn't it Mickey? Clown loaches are very sensitive fish and need to go in to a well established aquarium that has been set up at least 6 months. They get white spot very easily but are sensitive to the medication for it so hard to treat. I think, if the tank is new, that you should ask the shop to take the clowns back for now or they will most likely die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I've only got two clowns in my 4ft tank, I see them all the time and they even feed off the surface, so I guess some clowns are bolder than others. Like Caryl says watch for any signs of white spot, if they do get it treat the tank with Copper, not machelite blue or anything because they're very sensitive to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Hmmm. Interesting Caryl as I got my loaches about 2 months after setting up my tank cause I had so many snails in my tank that I had to get rid off. they seem to be as hardy as my other fish (ie discus) Oh well guess i was one of the lucky ones. No whitespot "Yet" either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey-tropical-fish-mad Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 My tank has been up for about 3-4 months now They seem ok at the moment but will be looking out for any signs of desease they seem rather healthy at the moment though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey-tropical-fish-mad Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I did ask the person selling the fish if they would be ok he said that they would be fine but if they arnt and if they are unhealthy within a week i can take them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 That's good to hear Mickey. Wok, I only know what many have told me about clowns needing a well matured tank, I do not speak from personal experience. Sounds like Mickey's tank is fully cycled anyway and should be stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey-tropical-fish-mad Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Thank you Caryl it good that your honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I have been keeping fish for over 20 years Mickey but have never kept clowns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey-tropical-fish-mad Posted December 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 i recomend you do. Mine were quick to find there home in the cave i have, and they are coming out and darting across the tank aswell now. Penguins are settled aswell now they are shooling round the tank together there great to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Looks like all you need now is a remote controlled submarine to keep the fish on their fins :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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