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Loach
Horsehead Loach (Acatopsis choirorhynchus)
| Synonyms: | Horse Face Loach |
| 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: | ... |
| 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: | .. |
| Special Info: |
Very good at keeping
a sand substrate free of food.
More Information -- Sand Substrate Tank |


