Clown Loach

Body orange with 3 black bars. Eyes not covered with skin (Ref. 13274).

Internal Sporozoa Infection (general). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

White spot Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Fin Rot (early stage). Bacterial diseases

Hole-in-the-Head Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Sporozoa Infection (Hennegya sp.). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Sporozoa-infection (Myxobolus sp.). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Turbidity of the Skin (Freshwater fish). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Fin-rot Disease (late stage). Bacterial diseases

Sporozoa-infections, other. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Bacterial Infections (general). Bacterial diseases

Breeding occurs at the beginning of the rainy season in fast flowing rivers (Ref. 1672).

Adults are found mostly at the bottom of main river channels, often hiding under rocks, woods, or in mud cavities (Ref. 92922). Juveniles are often found in the floodplains (Ref. 92922). Adults feed on worms, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: aggressive; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 150 cm (Ref. 51539).

fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: highly commercial