Rosy Loach Care Guide
Yunnanilus sp. rosy
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Bioload Score
1200
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 3.0 cm / 1.2"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
In captivity it readily accepts small sinking foods such as micro-pellets, crushed flakes, frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp, and other tiny invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for a peaceful community tank with small, similarly sized, non-aggressive fish.
Good to Know
The Rosy Loach, Yunnanilus sp. “rosy”, is a peaceful, active nano fish with a warm pinkish body and dark lateral stripe that adds constant motion and subtle color to planted aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males are slimmer and display a vivid orange body colour, while females are larger, rounder-bellied, and more brownish or grey with fine dark spotting.
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