Do clown loaches need freshwater salt?

Question

Is cause I want to get one but my tank already has fish that have freshwater salt.
I also would like to get a web site to make sure.

Answer 1

Absolutely not. Loaches of any kind cannot be housed with salt, as they are among the many scaleless fish. Salt will burn through their slimecoating and possibly start burning the skin. This can result in infection, and possibly death.

From http://www.wetpetz.com/clownloach.htm :
"Because they have no scales, they are sensitive to medications and salt in the water. Half dosages of treatments are necessary when medicating tanks containing Clown Loaches."

Answer 2

Clown Loaches need fresh water. They also do better in a group. One clown loach probably would pine away without another one or two or maybe more with it. They are bottom feeders and like to come out in the dark and root around plants and rocks/gravel. Their favorite food seems to be worms, the size that will fit in their mouths. They need some hiding places.

Answer 3

I have a tank with a clown loach in it and that i upload tablespoons of salt to his tank with each and every water replace. It acually helps in gill function and promises electrolytes. also I paintings for a petstore that sells clownloaches and we positioned salt all via our gadget. and they are very healthful. in simple terms dont do over the said quantity and they must be tremendous.

Answer 4

Not a good combination to keep together...as they are sweetwater fishes..

Clowns can tolerate some pure sodium salt (1 Tablespoon/10 Gal) but don't really like it & it's more of a medicinal dose. I don't think I'd use Sea salt with them at all.

Answer 5

No need for salt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botia_macracantha
Require a very large aquarium with soft slightly acid water to be at their best. Note they should also be kept in groups of 3 or more.

Answer 6

check with petco.com or superpetze.com

Answer 7

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