Clown loach
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
Live Arrival Guarantee:
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates: one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Live Fish orders will be shipped out on Tuesday and Wednesday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Monday to Saturday: We will pack and ship out all orders that do not contain live fish.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
The clown loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) is a freshwater fish native to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo. It is a member of the Cobitidae family of loaches, and is known for its bright orange color and distinctive black stripes. Clown loaches are popular aquarium fish, and are known for their social behavior and intelligence. They can grow to be quite large, reaching up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length in the wild, and they have a lifespan of about 15-20 years. They are generally peaceful fish and can be kept with a variety of other species in a community tank, but they do best when kept in groups of at least three or more.
How to care for Clown Loach?
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Provide a suitable tank: Clown loaches need a large tank with plenty of swimming space. A minimum tank size of 55 gallons (208 liters) is recommended for a group of three or more loaches.
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Use a good quality, sponge-type filter: Clown loaches are sensitive to poor water quality and need a filter that will provide good filtration and circulation.
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Keep the water clean: Regular water changes are essential for the health of your clown loaches. Aim to change maximum 25% of the water each week.
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Feed a varied diet: Clown loaches are omnivorous and will eat a variety of foods, including flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods. Feed them a varied diet to ensure they are getting all the nutrients they need.
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Provide plenty of hiding places: Clown loaches like to have plenty of places to hide and feel secure, so be sure to include plenty of plants, rocks, and other decorations in the tank.
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Keep the temperature consistent: Clown loaches prefer a water temperature of 76-82°F (24-28°C). Be sure to use a heater to maintain a consistent temperature in the tank.
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Keep an eye on the water parameters: Regularly test the pH, ammonia, and nitrite levels in the tank to ensure they are within the appropriate range for clown loaches.
By following these tips, you can provide a healthy and comfortable environment for your clown loaches.
Fish Size is 1.5 inch to 2 inch.
