My clown loach!

[mcloughlin2]

Hey guys. Here is a quick picture of my clown loach. Over estimated the fin length in my other thread but they are visibly longer.

Sam.

[DiscusEden]

Wow Sam, he's stunning!

Did he have the long fins when you bought him? How long have you had him?

Is there just the one, or did you get more like this?

[scott bowler]

hehe sam its a freak hehe cool mate

[mcloughlin2]

Did he have the long fins when you bought him? How long have you had him?

Is there just the one, or did you get more like this?

Only the one....

Its always had fins longer then usual. Its currently my favorite fish. :oops:

I plan on attempting to breed these wonderful guys during summer. I'm locating some stock now. If anyone knows of a place or person who is selling some 10cm+ clown loaches shoot as a PM.

[DiscusEden]

That's a great plan Sam, and I can see why it's your favourite!

I've seen some of that size (with normal fins) being sold, but they're in Adelaide. Let me know if you still want details, and good luck with the breeding program!

[samir]

the lfs at Rhodes shopping centre has pretty large loaches. They wont breed unless you hormone them. I'll ask my guy if he knows of anyone selling large loaches.

[mcloughlin2]

Cheers guys!


I've seen some of that size (with normal fins) being sold, but they're in Adelaide.

I'd prefer not to risk shipping large clowns myself. Thanks but!

Samir, that would be good mate. Let us know. :P

[sammigold]

Great Loach Sam, I didnt think that clownies breed in captivity... Maybe things have changed?
cheers
sammi

[samir]

apparently they are breeding them in Thailand with hormone injections. Hopefully they'll stop taking them from the wild.

some pics
http://www.loaches.com/articles/resolveuid/e112f2427b92e8f9d1c1ad2fa814ca92/image_medium
http://www.loaches.com/articles/resolveuid/142b65a10b82bbcd6b7b45758aaf676b/image_medium
http://www.loaches.com/articles/resolveuid/f0c076a6c2024be967b691328d8dcbdd/image_medium