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Loach

Loach Care

Loaches and hillstream loaches generally require a clean well-oxygenated tank, although they are not overly demanding of pH or hardness levels.

Preferred conditions for most species are acidic to neutral or slightly alkaline pH and fairly soft water, although moderate hardness is tolerated after acclimatization. Regular partial water changes are required to keep nitrates low and good filtration is recommended.

It is recommended to use a fine grade or rounded gravel, as loaches in particular like to sift through the substrate for food.

Loaches appreciate caves, holes, and other places to hide. Because they come from streams, They require water currents in the aquarium.

Loach Related Articles:

Kuhli Loach. The real kuhli loach, Acanthophthalmus kuhlii, is a 3˝-inch fish from Indonesia, Sumatra, Java, Malaya and Thailand. It has 15 to 20 dark bars on its flanks that almost circle the body, but stop at the belly.

The Clown Loach is an active schooling fish that is best kept in small groups (three to six fish). It will tolerate tankmates of other species, although docile species may become agitated by the constant activity of this fish.

The Orange Finned Loach. Like many of the botias, the orange finned or also call red-tail botia has switchblade-like eye spines that can cause problems when trying to net them. It is better to capture them in some type of container instead.

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