Clown Loach
Description
of the Clown Loach
The Clown Loach is a very popular freshwater tropical fish
originally from Indonesia. The fish gets the name 'clown' from
its bright colors and stripes but it is also able to perform! It
can swim upside-down and even plays dead! They are not
recommended for the beginner and can grow to up to 30cm so will
require a very large tank.
Profile of
the Clown Loach
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Clown Loach species.
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Size: Up to 30cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
25-30 Degrees. Ph 6.5-7.0
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Diet / Feeding:
Flake Food, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Frozen Bloodworms
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Temperament:
Very active, Sociable Community Fish
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Habitat:
Streams, Rivers and Lakes
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Behaviour: Keep
groups of at least three together
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Range: Islands
of Sumatra and Borneo, Indonesia
Scientific
Classification of the Clown Loach
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Clown Loach?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist! The female Clown Loach tends to
be slightly plumper than the male.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Clown Loach slimy?
Clown Loach secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Clown Loach to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Clown Loach have gills?
Gills enable the Clown Loach to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Clown Loach have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Clown Loach
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Clown Loach
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Clown Loach
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Clown Loach
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Clown Loach
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