Skunk Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)
The Skunk Loach, also known as the Clown Loach, is a vibrant and lively freshwater fish recognized for its striking black and orange coloration that resembles the pattern of a skunk. These loaches are highly active and social, thriving in groups. Skunk Loaches are peaceful but can display territorial behavior, particularly as they grow, so they’re best kept in larger aquariums with plenty of hiding spots. Known for their playful nature, they add movement and color to any community tank. Additionally, they are excellent at helping to keep the substrate clean by eating detritus and leftover food.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Larger community tanks with peaceful or semi-aggressive fish
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Minimum Tank Size: 150 litres
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Temperature Range: 24-30°C
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pH Range: 6.0-7.5
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Recommended School Size: 3 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful to semi-aggressive; avoid small or delicate fish
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Max Size: 12 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.