{"product_id":"clown-loach","title":"Clown Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClown Loach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChromobotia macracanthus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clown Loach is one of the most recognisable and entertaining freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby. With their striking orange bodies, bold black bands, and playful personalities, they quickly become a favourite in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClown Loaches are highly social fish and should be kept in groups, ideally \u003cstrong\u003e5 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are active, intelligent, and often display quirky behaviours, including resting on their sides or piling together — behaviour that can sometimes alarm new owners but is completely normal for this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 25–30+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and social\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450L+ long-term\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20+ years with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClown Loaches require a spacious, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding places, including caves, driftwood, and smooth décor. Although they are commonly sold as small juveniles, they grow into very large fish and are a significant long-term commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey enjoy a varied diet of quality sinking foods, frozen and live foods, and vegetable-based options. Clown Loaches are also well known for eating pest snails, although they should never be purchased solely as a solution to a snail problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Clown Loaches have very small scales, they can be particularly sensitive to poor water quality and some medications. Stable water conditions, good filtration, and regular aquarium maintenance are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful, social, and incredibly entertaining species for aquarists who can provide the space and long-term care they require.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paws and Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945710993644,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1081\/5980\/files\/images_bb767215-89fc-4938-bf3a-24605f9f4c14.jpg?v=1784076054","url":"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/clown-loach","provider":"Paws and Claws Manawatu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}