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.