"Start by making a 25% water change. Do them every other day for a week to keep the water especially clean and help avoid infection. Also add a little aquarium salt. Your tank needs 1/2 teaspoon per gallon. Every time you make those 25% water changes, add more salt for the water replaced. For instance, if you remove two gallons of water add back 1 teaspoon of aquarium salt with the fresh water to replenish it again. The salt helps fight infection and gives back electrolytes to the fish that they lose when they're stressed.
While you are the fish store getting the salt look for a product called Melafix. It is natural and aids in fin and tissue regrowth by soothing the injured areas and preventing infection. Always avoid antibiotics and chemicals whenever possible. The only exception is a water conditioner. There are chemicals in it but they are actually helpful because they are removing other chemicals from tap water that could kill your fish. (Almost sounds weird, but it works)"
Plecos are EXTREMELY hardy fish and I do hope yours makes it through!
Generally speaking, clown loaches arent extremely aggressive, not in a way that they are noted for it: ex. bettas.
However, some people have had bad experiences with them in the anger department so keep an eye on yours.
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