Horsefaced Loach Care Guide
Acantopsis dialuzona
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; primarily bottom feeders that enjoy live, frozen, and sinking foods.
Community Compatibility
A unique addition to the bottom of the tank, best with a sand substrate for burrowing.
Good to Know
Known for its elongated snout, the Horsefaced Loach is an effective sand sifter, helping to keep the substrate clean.
Gender Differences
Females are fuller bodied than males.
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