Freshwater
Clown loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
Botiidae, Botiinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 30.5 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 5 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 681 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
681 liters183 × 61 × 61 cm · For 5 fish
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Lives wild in Indonesia.
Videos
Chromobotia macracanthus
Oliver KnottMay 29, 2026
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Oliver KnottMar 13, 2024
Tank mates
More about the species
About the species
Adults are found mostly at the bottom of main river channels, often hiding under rocks, woods, or in mud cavities. Juveniles are often found in the floodplains. Adults feed on worms, crustaceans and plant matter. Aquarium keeping: aggressive; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 150 cm.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Botia macracantha
- Botia macracanthus
- Botia macrocanthus
- Cobitis macracanthus
In other languages
- Praktbotia
- Praktbotia
- Pragtsmerling
- Tiikerinuoliainen
- Tiger botia
Articles
All articles
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.