Imperial Flower Loach Care Guide
Leptobotia elongata
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 11.8"
- Temperature
- 20–24°C (68–76°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live foods, can adapt to frozen and pellet foods.
Community Compatibility
Requires a tank with plenty of hiding spots and a soft substrate for burrowing.
Good to Know
Imperial Flower Loaches are prized for their size and striking appearance, needing pristine water conditions.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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