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499 species, each with the water it needs, who it gets along with, and where it comes from. Find one, or browse by family, genus or river.

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Showing: Genus: Chromobotia ✕

Chromobotia 1 fish

Clown loach

Clown loach ≈

Loaches · Chromobotia

  • 25–30°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • Gentle
  • 12 in!
  • Bottom
  • Mixed
  • Peaceful
  • 5+ group
Rivers of Borneo and Sumatra

Clown loach

Chromobotia macracanthus

Rivers of Borneo and Sumatra · river

Temperature
25–30°C
pH
6–7.5
Adult size
12 in · 30 cm
Flow
Gentle
Swims
Bottom
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Group
5+
Typical price
$8–20
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Photo: Tommy Kronkvist, CC BY-SA 4.0

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