how to tell the sex of clown loaches??

Question

hi all
i was just wondering if anybody knew how to tell the sex of a clown loach?
thanks

Answer 1

Generally, most female fish of this family will appear plumper than a male, and be deeper in the body. There is supposedly some difference in mature fish in the caudal fin(tail) tips, with males having more pointed and slightly curved (like a pincer) ends. But in contrast to popular belief many people fine it is almost impossible to tell apart as these fish can change sex as needed to help with breeding...

Answer 2

male and female Clown Loaches are indistinguishable.
The male is smaller and more slender than the female when mature.This fish is also interesting because it can change sex as needed to promote breeding con