Clown Loach
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Overview
The clown loach, or tiger botia, is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the botiid loach family.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–30°C (75–86°F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Adult Size | 30 cm (12 in) |
| Min Tank | 75 gallons |
| Lifespan | 15–25 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking pellets, snails, bloodworms, blanched vegetables
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: *Chromobotia macracanthus (Bleeker, 1852) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Clown Loach — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH range
- 6.0–7.5
- Adult size
- 30 cm (12 in)
- Lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Origin
- Member of family Cobitidae, order Cypriniformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —sinking pelletssnailsbloodwormsblanched vegetables