What do loach fish eat?

Do loach fish fight each other?

Hillstream loach requires a shallow aquarium with a large bottom area. If there is not enough space, fights between males can begin: they will chase each other and push the tank mates from the glass. they should not be kept together with large, aggressive, or predatory fish.

Do clown loaches stop fighting?

nice to hear that clown loach stop fighting,i always say that they are not fighting as per megham said it is the curious behaviour of clown loach…they can school of their own..and megham even i have no such a luck that clown spawn in my tank.. ☹️ Does anybody here have actual experience with clown loaches?

Do clown loaches come out of hiding?

Clown loaches are very observant and tend to do what they see other fish doing. If you have shy fish that tend to hide a lot, the clowns will observe this behaviour and may mimic it. Include docile, gregarious fish in your tank and your clowns will come out of hiding as long as the water is comfortable for them.

Why do my clown loaches have lines on their face?

Your clown loaches may just be establishing a pecking order. They do have sub-ocular spines that are likely causing the marks. The put them out when they are distressed of fighting, but otherwise they lie along the sides of their face. Clown loaches enjoy each others company and tend to be curious about other fish.

What is the pecking order for clown loaches?

When you purchase a group of clown loaches for your tank you’ll soon notice that the clowns establish a hierarchy (pecking order) with Alpha and Omega Loaches. Contrary to most species the clown loach Alpha is generally a female. As you may have guessed, the hierarchy is created through displays of dominance and fighting.

How to get rid of clown loaches in aquarium?

Clown loaches are known to hide when the aquarium has only a few fish. Probably you could dislodge them by picking up the fake rock and allowing the water to run out.

Do clown loaches have a hierarchy?

Clown Loach Behavior When you purchase a group of clown loaches for your tank you’ll soon notice that the clowns establish a hierarchy (pecking order) with Alpha and Omega Loaches. Contrary to most species the clown loach Alpha is generally a female. As you may have guessed, the hierarchy is created through displays of dominance and fighting.

Why is my clown loach lying on its side?

Clown loaches have a habit of putting themselves into unusual positions and will often spend time lying on their sides, looking dead. These odd ways of reclining are entirely normal for these fish and if you witness them you should neither try to intervene to correct posture, nor should you reach for the medicine cupboard.

What is the average size of a clownfish?

Wild clowns are reported as reaching up to 40cm/15.5” and aquarium trophies are known to be up to 30cm/12”. On the downside, many larger aquarium examples have been poorly kept and are ill shaped and obese-far from an ideal that we aquarists would want to achieve.

When is the best time to watch clown loaches?

Unlike many other nocturnal loach species, the best time to watch the activities of the clown loach is during the day hours. Clown loaches dance when they are hungry, or searching for food.

Do clowns sleep on their sides?

It is entirely normal for Clowns to sleep on their sides, upside down, piled up on top of each other, straight up or down. They aren’t right in the head which is what makes them so interesting.

Do loaches lay eggs on their side?

Loaches DO lay on their sides at times. They are known for this. People get scared thinking the loach is dead when it’s on it’s side. Unless the loach was full adult size of about 12″ or so, then it is big enough to lay eggs.

Why is my Goldfish laying down on one side?

If that doesn’t work it is probably swim bladder disease in which a lot of people say to feed it a couple peas. My one of three years old Goldfish also laying down on one side. Thank You ‘Helper’.

Do clown loaches lay on their side while sleeping?

It is entirely natural for clown loaches to lay on their side while sleeping or resting, Yoyo loaches, clown loaches and other similiar loaches and Botia’s have this very concerning habit, when I had yoyo’s I would walk past the tank to find a yoyo on it’s side I would panic but then see it dart away as I walked near the tank.

What do clown loaches eat in the ocean?

Bottom feeders often lie along the gravel as they sift through the substrate, gobbling up those bits of food that have sunken to the bottom. Clown loaches are bright orange or red with thick black stripes. This freshwater fish loves tropical temperatures of 79 to 85 degrees as it hunts down snails and detritus.

What fish are not compatible with clown loaches?

Larger varieties of catfish, mbuna, sharks, etc. might be aggressive in certain situations, and hence, are not compatible with the clown loach. Clown loaches express certain emotions/instincts like happiness, territoriality, or mating time by emitting clicking sounds that they produce by grinding their pharyngeal teeth.

How big does a loach have to be to lay eggs?

Unless the loach was full adult size of about 12″ or so, then it is big enough to lay eggs.

Do fish sleep with lights on?

Yes, they do; however, they don’t have eyelids, like most fish. If you let the aquarium lights on the whole day, the tendency is the fish will stay awake too. The counter-effect is they would eventually get tired and stressed, and they’d die.

Do loaches eat their own eggs?

Loaches eat their own eggs, so it is recommended moving the parents if you wish to succeed in spawning them. The fry were fed liquid fry food for the first two weeks, after which they accepted crushed flakes. They grew relatively fast, to 2.5 cm/ 1 inch in 6 weeks.

Why is my betta fish lying down?

Because Bettas can’t close their eyes, it’s easy to mistake death for sleeping. If your fish isn’t moving its gills, there’s a good chance that they’ve already passed on. What Causes Them To Lay At The Bottom Of The Tank Upside Down?

Why do loach fish have barbs under their eyes?

Loach fishes often have sharp barbs below their eyes for defensive purposes. There are over 1200 species in the superfamily Cobitoidea. Most species have barbels around their mouths, which they use to detect food. The yoyo loach is actually named after the black pattern on its side, which looks like it spells out “yoyo.”

Do Yoyo loaches eat aquarium plants?

Yoyo Loaches generally do not eat up the plants, but it will help them to have a natural ambience in the aquarium. As they dig holes, the substrate can pollute the water. Therefore, strong filters are needed. You can use the under gravel filters to keep the tank water clean.

Are yoyo loach fish aggressive?

If you are keeping one single Yoyo Loach, it can team up with other peaceful fish. You will get a wide variety of tank mates for this. This fish is generally peaceful until and unless any aggressive fish attacks it.

Do clownfish sleep at the bottom of the tank?

Yes, clownfish do sleep, especially during nighttime. At this point, they will lay motionlessly at the bottom of the tanks. They are difficult to awaken during this process. Clownfish also sleep inside anemones, hovering without any significant movement.

How many hours of light do fish need at night?

It’s easy to forget. Typically you’d want the night cycle to at least be 10 hrs. With 14 hours light. It’s your preference but since they don’t have eye lids so they need to have no light. When i turn my light off on my fish tank some.of my fish look like they are…