Chromobotia macracanthus is one of the most popular loaches; this fish is not for a small aquarium. while slow growing, they can attain sizes in excess of 30cm! Clown loaches are also voracious eaters of snails and are often used to eliminate snail problems. Their striking yellow and black striped pattern definitely puts them as one of the most colourful loaches known.

These are approximately 1.5-2″ long juveniles .