Why do clown loaches play dead?

Playing Dead Another behavior that clown loaches engage in, which has often scared clown loach keepers, is how they “play dead.” This is simply the way that clown loaches sleep or rest, on their side, remaining pretty much motionless.

Why is my loach playing dead?

Re: LOACHES FAKING DEATH — VERY STRANGE! Seriously, it’s probably a natural defensive behavior to fool potential predators into thinking they’re dead, so they won’t eat them.

Do yo yo loaches play dead?

When excited its coloration can fade out, and it is not unusual for this species to play dead, much like its cousin the clown loach. The yoyo loach also makes a clicking sound when feeding on the surface.

Do clown loaches bury themselves?

Re: Clown always buried in sand Your clown loach that is hiding will come out of hiding, it just takes time for them to get use to the environment that they are in. Also make sure that he/she is eating, that may mean that you may have to fish him/her out of his/her hiding place each time you feed your fish.

Why is my clown loach lying on its side?

This is exactly what they are doing, in the same way that we lay down to have a sleep, Clown Loaches will often rest on their side or back. This is more common when they have settled in an aquarium and found their spot to rest in which will normally resemble some sort of cave.

Why is my Loach swimming up and down?

Fish exhibit many behaviors that tell us how they are feeling, and glass surfing (also known as pacing) is one of them. This is when fish constantly swim up and down the sides of the aquarium glass. One reason they do this is stress. It could mean they aren’t happy in their environment, for one reason or another.

Why is my Loach floating?

Sometimes they do get gas and will be unable to stay down and will float up to the top with their back half just like in your picture. They fart to relieve this. It can be caused by indigestion with harder foods, over feeding, or constipation.

How can you tell if a yoyo loach is male or female?

Males exhibit redness around barbels and mouth. The Yoyo Loach Botia almorhae is a very pretty fish. Once these fish are injected, the sexual difference is detected by observing the fat ones are females.

How many clown loaches should be kept together?

Tankmates. Peaceful with its own and other species, the clown loach prefers to have companions with which it will form a school. Virtually all non-aggressive fish are suitable as tankmates. Because they prefer to live in groups, it’s wise to keep four or more in a tank.

Will a clown loach eat other fish?

Re: Clown loach eating other fish. Loaches are opportunistic, while they don’t typically hunt other fish if they see an opportunity to eat a smaller fish they will. Some of the more aggressive Botiine loaches will sometimes go after smaller fish.

How many clown loaches can you have in a 75 gallon tank?

A 75 gallon will be okay for a year+, but they will need to be move to a larger aquarium after that. Clowns should be kept in groups. The absolute minimum recommendation is 5, but basically the more the merrier.

Why is my Loach swimming like crazy?

Loaches also do that crazy swimming a lot, people call it the loach dance. They tend to do it for one of 3 reasons: Poor water quality.

Why do clown loaches play dead? Playing Dead Another behavior that clown loaches engage in, which has often scared clown loach keepers, is how they “play dead.” This is simply the way that clown loaches sleep or rest, on their side, remaining pretty much motionless. Why is my loach playing dead? Re: LOACHES FAKING DEATH…