Saddle-back Loaches Care Guide
Homaloptera parclitella
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 12.0 cm / 4.7"
- Temperature
- 23–27°C (74–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; eats algae, small invertebrates, and detritus.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with other peaceful or semi-aggressive species in a well-structured tank.
Good to Know
The Saddle-back Loaches are known for their distinctive saddled markings and preference for fast-flowing streams.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is subtle.
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