Clown loach
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What is Our 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 Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
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 one of the most colorful, social, and entertaining bottom-dwelling fish in the aquarium hobby. Famous for its bright orange body with bold black bands and playful schooling behavior, the Clown Loach fish adds life and personality to any large freshwater aquarium. Ideal for community setups, Clown Loaches are hardy, intelligent, and known for their long lifespan, making them a rewarding centerpiece for aquarists of all experience levels.
Native to the rivers of Borneo and Sumatra, the freshwater Clown Loach thrives in clear, slow-moving waters with plenty of hiding spots. In the aquarium, these Loach fish are active scavengers that help keep the substrate clean by eating leftover food and debris. Known for their shoaling behavior, Clown Loaches are happiest in groups and often display quirky antics, such as lying on their sides or making clicking sounds when communicating.
A full-grown Clown Loach can reach an impressive 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) in length in large aquariums. Juveniles are smaller and more vividly colored, displaying bright orange bodies with thick, contrasting black stripes. As they mature, their colors deepen, and they develop a strong, sleek body built for active swimming. Their distinctive shape and markings make them one of the most recognizable freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby.
Clown Loaches are peaceful, social fish that thrive best when kept in groups of five or more. They are very active and love exploring caves, plants, and driftwood. Suitable Clown Loach tank mates include peaceful community fish such as Tetras, Barbs, Gouramis, Rainbowfish, and larger Rasboras. Avoid aggressive or territorial species that may stress them. A large, well-oxygenated Clown Loach tank with plenty of space and smooth decorations will allow them to exhibit their natural playful behavior.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Clown Loach for sale and other freshwater fish for sale are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for more betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, live aquatic plants for sale, and aquarium supplies.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS FISH:
- Striking orange and black striped coloration
- Playful, social behavior that is best kept in groups
- Excellent scavenger and algae grazer
- Grows up to 10–12 inches in large aquariums
- Peaceful with other community fish
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons for a small group
- Temperature: 78°–86°F (25°–30°C)
- pH: 6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Hardness: 5–12 dGH
- Filtration: Strong and stable with good oxygen flow; keep water pristine
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a balanced diet of sinking pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), and occasional protein foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
- Tank Setup: Provide caves, smooth rocks, and driftwood for hiding. Maintain soft substrate and moderate lighting. A clown loach tank should include open spaces for swimming and shaded areas for resting.
- Behavior: Highly active and playful, often schooling or resting together. They are peaceful but may nip gently when feeding or playing.
Visit here to explore more about How to Care for Loach Fish.
Clown Loach Fish Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Clown Loach fish aggressive?
No, Clown Loach fish are not aggressive. They are peaceful, social bottom dwellers that enjoy living in groups. While they may playfully chase each other during feeding or territory establishment, clown loaches rarely harm tankmates. They thrive best in schools of five or more in a spacious clown loach tank with plenty of hiding spots, which helps reduce stress and ensures calm, natural behavior.
Will Clown Loach eat snails?
Yes, Clown Loaches eat snails. In fact, they are one of the best natural snail control fish for freshwater aquariums. Their strong jaws and curiosity make them efficient at finding and consuming pest snails hiding in gravel, plants, or decorations. However, they typically do not harm larger ornamental snails like Mystery Snails or Nerite Snails, especially when well-fed with a balanced diet of pellets, vegetables, and frozen foods.
Can I keep Clown Loach fish alone?
It’s not recommended to keep a Clown Loach alone. These are highly social fish that form tight groups in the wild and rely on companionship for comfort and security. A solitary clown loach fish may become shy, stressed, or inactive. To ensure healthy behavior and a long clown loach lifespan, keep them in groups of at least five or more in a large, well-oxygenated aquarium with plenty of space to explore.
