Loaches · Chromobotia
Clown loach
Chromobotia macracanthus · Rivers of Borneo and Sumatra
Photo: Tommy Kronkvist, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
Water temperature
25–30 °C 77–86 °F
pH
6–7.5 neutral water
Adult size
30 cm 11.8 in
Swims
Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves
Keep together
5 or more a shoal feels safe
Current
Gentle a steady gentle flow
Food
Eats most foods
Temperament
Peaceful
≈ Every value here is an estimate from typical hobby ranges. We're checking them against sources.
Where it comes from
Home water
Rivers of Borneo and Sumatra
Lives in river habitat.
The dot marks where it's collected. Home from iNaturalist native sightings (5). Map: Natural Earth.
Tank mates
Checked against a roomy 300 L planted tank with moderate flow and plenty of caves. Your own tank may change the answer: try it in Your tanks.
Keep apart
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Need different temperatures
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Aggressive
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In the hobby
In stock now
Not in stock at any store we track.
Tanks with this fish
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From keepers
Notes appear here when a keeper shares a tank with this fish and writes about it.
Questions keepers ask
How big does a Clown loach get?
About 30 cm (11.8 in) as an adult.
What temperature does a Clown loach need?
25–30 °C (77–86 °F).
What pH does a Clown loach need?
pH 6–7.5.
Does a Clown loach need to be kept in a group?
Yes. Keep at least 5.
Is the Clown loach aggressive?
No. It is peaceful with fish that suit the same water.
What does a Clown loach eat?
It eats most foods: flakes, small pellets and frozen foods.
Where does the Clown loach come from?
Rivers of Borneo and Sumatra.
All the numbers
| Temperature min (°C) | 25 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature max (°C) | 30 | Estimate |
| pH min | 6 | Estimate |
| pH max | 7.5 | Estimate |
| Adult size (cm) | 30 | Estimate |
| Flow | Moderate | Estimate |
| Habitat | river | Estimate |
| Smallest happy group | 5 | Estimate |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Estimate |
| Diet | Omnivore | Estimate |
| Typical price min (CAD) | 8 | Estimate |
| Typical price max (CAD) | 20 | Estimate |
Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.