Stocking

[nathan01]

I have a few fish (see signature), and the tank is empty ,no plants ec. , so im off out tomorra to get some.I posted on here before about stockig and i was advised t ge rid of te clown loach.I know there suppost to be kept in groups, so im considering getting a small one to go with the 1.5 - 2 inch one i have got.Next year say this time next year, i will be getting a bigger tank maybe 180L one so, could i get away with it until then?

 

[rED O]

how big is your tank now? what kind of fish do you like?

 

[nathan01]

70L i like both loaches i have got and also guppies, i might get rid of some of my current fish to make more room, just dont know where to take them.

 

[¬wicked¬]

Well you're pretty much over stocked even without the clown loach and the tetras/babrbs!
Clown loaches grow pretty big too, like 6 to 12 inches!
I have the same tank and I really don't think you can put any more fish in there

sorry

 

[afishdude]

you cant get a clown loach and have it for a year in a 70L. it will be stunted, you need to rehome the one you have asap before getting anymore fish. just picture a 12-14" fish in your tank, then picture 2 of them!

 

[nathan01]

i have just read on 3 webistes that clwn loaches only need a tank of 75 litres, but then 1 other site says 75 gallons
I appreciate advice, but surley is 3 websites say 75L is fine then sureley im not overstocked.

 

[loachman]

i have just read on 3 webistes that clwn loaches only need a tank of 75 litres, but then 1 other site says 75 gallons
I appreciate advice, but surley is 3 websites say 75L is fine then sureley im not overstocked.

75 Liters is WAAY to small for a shoaling/social fish that grows over a foot.

This is the best place on the web to find information about loaches. There is no contest.

This is the page for Clown loaches.
http/www.loaches.com/species-index/clown...ia-macracanthus

The page is run by a bunch of loach nuts, some of which are publishing a book on loach species and their care.

 

[nathan01]

Thanks, i didnt get another loach anyway

 

[Matty P]

I'm afraid you will have to rehome the loach you have as they can grow up tp 16" so require a minimum of 75 gallons.