Clown loach question

That does'nt sound normal. Check your water parameters, including the acidity. Also, let's get a temp reading and hardness reading. Clown loaches are "scaleless" fish so are a bit more sensitive to water conditions than some other species.

Also, anything in the tank that could be irritating tender skin? Sharp gravel, sharp rocks... If he's over producing slime, he's irritated by SOMETHING in that tank.
 
This is odd, I am going through something similar. 3 of my 4 clowns (4") appear to have a milky sheen to their skin. One the other day had what appeared to be some peeling off at the back. Very, very thin. I posted at Loaches.com, but nothing hit me as being the cause. I am on day two of a salt/temp increase to see if it helps. If last night was any indication, the problem is getting better.

Please note that I did not do the full dose as indicated on the box. It called for heaping tblspoon per 5 gallon. I only did 17 flat tblspoons for my 125gallon.

I am very cautious about using meds, especially when I cannot catch the fish in question and having a remaining community that is okay, not to mention my plants! 125gallon is alot to treat.

Just my .02 and worth every penny!

Ted
 
As of last night, all seemed well on my clowns as well. The milky slime coat was gone. All acting fine. Not sure if it cleared on its own, or the salt/temp increase.

Glad yours is okay as well.

Ted
 
Clown Loach have a tendancy to be prone to white spot, however saying that I have never had a problem.
 
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