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Species Profiles -> Cyprinids -> Horsehead Loach

 

Horsehead Loach (Acatopsis choirorhynchus )

Synonyms:
 Horse Face Loach

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Horse Faced Loach Image
Photo courtesy of Dave Guest
Horse Faced Loach Image 2
Horse Faced Loach Image 3
Image provided by Mia Woodman
Stats:

Adult Size: 5-7" (12.5-17.5 cm)
Temp: 79-84 F (26-29 C)
Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum

Requirements:
 Tank with small grain gravel, plants appreciated. Sand is ideal.They apprecaiate caves if a larger grain gravel is being used.
Diet:
 Small live or frozen relished. Sinking pellets are also taken. Not at all picky.
Breeding:
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Sociability:
 Can be kept singly, through not combative in groups. Overall not very aggressive. They will hide most of the time, appearing at feeding time.
Related Spec:
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Special Info:

Very good at keeping a sand substrate free of food.

More Information --
Sand Substrate Tank

 

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