{"product_id":"prachtschmerle-chromobotia-macracanthus","title":"Clown Loach – Chromobotia macracanthus | Popular Wild-Caught Fish with Vibrant Colours \u0026 Social Behaviour","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eClown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most well-known and colorful \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"525\"\u003efreshwater loaches\u003c\/strong\u003e available. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"574\"\u003ewild-caught species from Indonesia\u003c\/strong\u003e impresses with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eintense orange-yellow base color\u003c\/strong\u003e with contrasting black transverse bands. Its lively and social behavior makes it a highlight in large aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eClown Loaches are \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"817\"\u003epeaceful, active, and social\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferring to be kept in groups and loving hiding places made of roots, stones, and tubes. Their interesting social behavior and striking posture when resting provide constant entertainment for aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (4–5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra) – wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, group fish (from 5 animals)\u003cbr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 400 l, with sand substrate, caves \u0026amp; gentle current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eEats \u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003elive, frozen, and dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mosquito larvae, mussel meat, and food tablets are particularly popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003esoft substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e protects their sensitive barbels. Dimmed light and many hiding places promote natural behavior and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eClown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus, wild-caught)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colorful, peaceful, and social bottom-dwelling fish – ideal for large, structured aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562754826573,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/2865_2f2790857df0afa391885547dc2892b5.jpg?v=1773958540","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/prachtschmerle-chromobotia-macracanthus","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}