If your loach isn't growing it's probably because it isn't getting enough food. If your plecos and algae eaters are dying, again, it's probably because they're not getting enough food. "Bottom feeders" and "scavengers" like corydoras, loaches, and plecos (including otos!) all need their own food. They can't live off of whatever falls and makes it to the bottom. Most plecos that die in an aquarium starve to death. Examine your pleco's tummy. Is it sunken or flat? If it's either, it's not getting enough food. My 10 going on 11 year old pleco eats 1/3 of a small zucchini (close to a 2" cube) every other day.
As an aside, rainbowfish and clown loaches are schooling fish and need at least 3 to really come out of their shells. With your 33 gallon, you don't have room to keep either of these species comfortably.
As for your attitude, it kind of sucks. You asked and got an answer and attacked the person who was trying to help. What's up with that? If you aren't open to constructive criticism, maybe this isn't the best place for you. Not everyone will agree with you when you ask for advice, but you will get some great answers and great information. Everyone on this forum has varied knowledge and experience and can really contribute to your enjoyment of the hobby.
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