Riverpark Aquatics

Horseface Loach (Acantopsis choirorhynchos) 7.5cm

Price
£5.00 inc. VAT
Adding to cart… The item has been added

Our Guide To Keeping Horsefaced Loach Fish

  1. About Fish Species:

    • Scientific name: Acantopsis choirorhynchos
    • Common name: Horsefaced Loach
    • Family: Cobitidae
    • Origin: Southeast Asia
    • Adult length: Up to 15 cm
    • Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
  2. Tank Setup:

    • Horsefaced Loaches prefer a tank with a sandy substrate and plenty of hiding places like caves, driftwood, and rocks.
    • Provide smooth rocks and hiding spots to mimic their natural habitat.
  3. Water Parameters:

    • Horsefaced Loaches thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
    • Keep the water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).
  4. Filtration and Water Flow:

    • A moderate water flow is suitable for these fish, so choose a filter that provides gentle to moderate flow.
  5. Diet:

    • Horsefaced Loaches are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Offer them a balanced diet consisting of sinking pellets, flakes, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
    • Supplement their diet with vegetables like blanched zucchini and cucumber.
  6. Tank mates:

    • Horsefaced Loaches are peaceful bottom-dwelling fish and can be kept with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and small peaceful catfish species.
    • Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species that may intimidate or harass them.
  7. Behavior and Compatibility:

    • Horsefaced Loaches are peaceful and social fish that enjoy being kept in groups of their own species or with other bottom-dwelling fish.
    • They may display territorial behavior towards their own species, especially during breeding.

(No reviews yet)