Ya think they can be murderers I have had 4 platy's die in 24hrs never had that before hope no more go

ya twerp

Vibrant and swift, this Clown Loach shot taken by TomLA shows the popular Botia macracanthus in active swim. Probably hunting for food or a fellow Clown Loach to play with, these loaches are a common site at the corner pet store.

A schooling fish, the Clown Loach is most active with tank mates of the same species. You could combine the Clown Loach with other fish in the loach family. I've done this, and it's worked well. The Clown Loach is a little less shy when he has a buddy. Some facts to contemplate if you're interested in this fun and colorful fish:

• Minimum tank size: 30 - 50 gallons
  
• Survival rate is better if around 2" - 3 1/2" when acquired
  
• A peaceful, fun fish
  
• The Clown Loach loves finding nooks and crannies in the fish tank
  

Usually found peeking around the corner of rocks or driftwood, the Clown Loach spends much of the day on the bottom half of the aquarium. Get a strong current of water going though, and watch these guys enjoy swimming against it.
A Clown Loach can slowly grow up to as long as a foot. Bigger than most other loaches, it's something to consider if you're going to stock a few of them.
The Clown Loach would work well in a semi-aggressive fish tank containing other Loaches, Tiger Barbs, Gourami, Plecostomus, or Swordtails.

it doesn't say they are nasty I was informed they were Ok in a community tank, but I am not so sure.

It only happens when I put the pellets in then I find dead fish, I reckon they get nasty when the others want to feed on them

What you think Kenny should I ship them off

yea should be ok in community ,iv never had any problems with them

best kept in pairs(at least)

i prefered this one sandra
BOTIA LOHACHATA

OR THIS ONE WHICH IS DWARF OF FAMILY
BOTIA SIDTHIMUNKI

They look Ok

I had 3 clown loach but one popped it's clots so only have the 2 now the fish that are dead seem beaten up

could be a case of bullying hun... ive never had clown loach so i wouldnt know

since getting rid of my angel fish, my tank has been thriving *touches wood*

if the fish had died they would look beaten up as the others would start to eat them