In fact, they have even been seen to form a small shoal with armored catfish. One unusual Clown Loach trait is resting on the bottom of the tank on their sides. Although this may alarm owners at first, most come to realize that this is, in fact, a normal behavior. The tank should have a soft substrate that will allow the fishes to burrow for food. Rocks and roots suitably placed in the tank will provide shelter.
Most clown loaches prefer homes that are only slightly larger than they are.
The water should be soft and changed often. They have not been bred in captivity-probably because they do not reach full sexual maturity. Due to the popularity of these fishes, they have become increasingly harder to find, and most of the available stock is quite small and expensive. A picture of three short-bodied Clown Loaches , courtesy of Edward. An extended article on Clown Loach Experiences and Recommendations has just been uploaded, and it's loaded with great advice.