Toni & Dave: I have kept a trio of Clown Loaches for 10+ years. They are the prize fish of my 80 gal tank. The information you gave to the list is not enough to go on. I'd be happy to converse with you about this. Just give me an e-mail off list. Walter B. Klockers In Western Washington State, where the nights are now very nippy! Burrr! klock at olynet_com