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    Clown loach sleeping on it's side? And it's not dying!!

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    I have a clown loach that seems to enjoy sleeping on it's side. Initially I thought it was dead or dying, but it has been doing this for several months already. Whenever I approach it, it would "spring" back to life with full vitality.
    Puzzling huh?

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    That's the typical behaviour of a clown loach and some other types of loaches as well.

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    this is a normal behavior in clown loaches

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    that's why i keep clown loaches... beautiful!!!
    Last edited by Justikanz; 16th Jan 2007 at 16:22.

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    Yup. They certainly do 'play dead' and scare their owners.

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    I've read that clown loaches also make 'clicking' sound. Anyone heard of this because mine don't, at least not when i'm asleep. Anyone can confirm if they do eat small shrimps?
    Last edited by Justikanz; 18th Jan 2007 at 11:35. Reason: 'cos'
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    Yes, clown loaches will hunt down shrimps and small fishes. Adult (greater than 5") breeding clown loaches have even been reported to actively hunt mid-water swimming fishes...
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