Comment by Chuck P on September 25, 2013 at 9:52am

They are very entertaining fish best kept in at least a small group.  As bottom feeders, make sure you use some food that sinks.  You can buy "loach tablets" food, but most tropical fish food that sinks works fine.

No special water parameters - typical tropical temps and pH close to neutral.

In addition, they can get very big (up to 10" or so) so you'll want to ensure a tank large enough to maintain them.  They also like hiding spots so that is key.  BTW, they live up to 10 years.  If you see one laying on its side, it is not sick but actually resting.  Never seen another fish do that.

Comment by Jerry on October 1, 2013 at 1:36pm

i have to say. live or frozen blood worm, clown loach  love blood worm. if you have a lot of plants youll get away with not having a cave for the loach.

Comment by MjayN619 on December 7, 2013 at 1:46am

snails i heard they love to hunt snails

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