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**xoomer** · July 22nd, 2009, 09:30 AM

Bob,

I have kept both species of loaches mentioned above and let me asure you none will ever achieve their natural growth potential. Most clown loaches sold in the store are about 1-2" in length. The yo-yo loaches come even smaller. In the 5 years I've kept a group of both species none grew past the 2.5" mark, they did get bulkier but not much longer. I've seen some larger clown loaches at SIG meetings and at about 4-5" they were over 10 years old.

The choice is entirely up to you, we're are here to provide some suggestions to your problem.

July 22nd, 2009, 09:30 AM	#9
xoomer Admin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 239 Rep Power: 33	Bob, I have kept both species of loaches mentioned above and let me asure you none will ever achieve their natural growth potential. Most clown loaches sold in the store are about 1-2" in length. The yo-yo loaches come even smaller. In the 5 years I've kept a group of both species none grew past the 2.5" mark, they did get bulkier but not much longer. I've seen some larger clown loaches at SIG meetings and at about 4-5" they were over 10 years old. The choice is entirely up to you, we're are here to provide some suggestions to your problem. __________________ BAS - Educating Aquarists Since 1911.