SHAURYA PHIRANGE by drphirange

1.Clown loaches adaptation -
Clown Loaches have a retractable spines. These bifurcated subocular spines are very sharp and typically used when danger is sensed, that is why careful handling of clown loaches is instructed for aquarium owners.

2.The clown loach habitat - (Chromobotia macracanthus), or tiger botia, is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the botiid loach family. It is the sole member of the genus Chromobotia. It originates in inland waters in Indonesia on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.

Species: C. macracanthus

Genus: Chromobotia; 2004

Family: Botiidae.

Clown loaches are native to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia. Clear stream environments provide the optimal habitat for clown loaches, but biannual monsoon flooding forces the fish to move into flooded flood plains, or murky or blackwater rivers or lakes, for 7–8 months of the year, and clown loaches are commonly found in the flood plains of hilly areas. Breeding adults migrate to smaller waterways to spawn annually.

In its native habitat, the fish is found in water with a temperature range of 25 to 30 °C (77 to 86 °F), a pH between 5.0 and 8.0, and water hardness between 5 and 12 dH

3.Clown loaches diet -
Most clown loaches accept commercial flake food and sinking pellets as their dietary staple, but thrive with a variety of food: live (worms, brine shrimp, small snails), banana, other plant matter, freeze-dried (tubifex worms, especially if it is fortified) and frozen brine shrimp (always thaw frozen food to aquarium temperature). Clown loaches (and their cousins) are also one of the few fishes that will eat bladder snails, and are very useful for controlling this pest in planted aquaria.

4.The clown loach interesting facts -
The Clown Loach has been known to reach a maximum size of 16-20 inches, and averaging about 6-8 inches for a regular-sized adult. The body is longish and laterally compressed. The dorsal surface is arched, while the ventral surface is flat.
The fish has a movable spine that lies in a groove below the eye, which may be extended as a defence mechanism. The spine may cause a painful wound, but is not venomous. It also may be used as a predation tool as it is set close to the mouth.

5.The Clown Loach lifespan -

The typical Clown Loach lifespan in captivity is at least 10 years.

There are a lot of factors that can affect the life expectancy of this fish. In pristine natural conditions, this species can reportedly live up to 25 years! However, this is quite rare in captivity.

Despite their long lifespan. Clown Loaches are not immune to health problems. Poor living conditions and a lack of good care can cut their lives short. Never a long potential lifespan as an excuse to cut corners with their care.

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