Can I keep Clown loaches in a tank with gravel?

Question

If so which size would be best?

In reply to Miss Cyran's question:
A loach is a fish, nothing like a roach. You can't keep them outside. There are no sockets.

Answer 1

They're sociable fish and prefer to be in groups of 5+ so you do need a large tank as they will attain 6"+ easily, rounded gravel is fine just so long as there's no sharp edges to damage there barbels/whiskers.

When buying buy the largest you can afford as they're less susceptible to white spot, small fish 1-2" tend to get white spot as soon as you put them in your tank.

AJ

Answer 2

Clown Loaches are avid sifters so they would much prefer sand. Their whiskers can be damaged by sharp corners, so if you have to use gravel, get the smallest, smoothest size you can. Clown Loaches also get about a foot long (sometimes longer) and require groups (4+). This sets them up for a tank of 125+ gallons. Sand will encourage their natural behavior.

Nosoop4u

Answer 3

Sure. Get gravel large enough for them to clean the gravel with their whiskers. They love doing that in the tanks I've had.

Answer 4

yep, choose the smallest gravel you can and don't use and undergravel filter. they do get big but they grow very slowly, a 75 should be good for a long while, and get at least 4 of them

Answer 5

Yes, you can. I'd say about 1/8 of an inch would be the best.

~ZTM

Answer 6

you can but i had one and he kept digging little pits (under my decorations) i reccoment small gravel or sand

Answer 7

yea

Answer 8

Heck yea!
A ten gallon tank is always best!

Good Luck!

Answer 9

whats a loach? is that like a roach? eww. i would keep the tank outside. X)