{"product_id":"clown-loach","title":"Clown Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClown Loach - A Playful, Long-Lived Favourite for Serious Fishkeepers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clown Loach is one of the most instantly recognisable freshwater fish in the hobby, sporting bold orange and black banding and a cheeky, playful personality. Young clown loaches are famous for their comical antics, often resting on their sides among decor, a behaviour that can alarm new keepers unfamiliar with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine long-term commitment: clown loaches grow steadily over many years, reaching 15-20 cm or more and occasionally up to 30 cm in very large, long-established tanks, so a spacious aquarium and a group of its own kind are essential for its wellbeing. Being scaleless, care should be taken with certain medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile, 4-6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 cm+ over time (can reach 30 cm in very large, long-term tanks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L minimum, keep in a group of 3 or more — a real long-term, large-tank commitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, sociable, does best in a group of its own kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a genuinely large, long-term aquarium housing a group of at least three, with plenty of caves and driftwood for security as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water changes; avoid medications containing copper or similar scaleless-sensitive compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous diet also helps this species earn its keep as a natural snail controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets or wafers as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen bloodworm for protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails, which it will happily help control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, this species does best alongside other robust, similarly easy-going community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful, robust community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger barbs and rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy catfish species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47863555063913,"sku":"PISCES-24059","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/7cm_Clown_Loach_bc51302b-30db-4ec0-bba0-018edffc09b9.jpg?v=1785898023","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/clown-loach","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}