Become a credit card member today!Fire-eyed Loach
Description
Fire-eyed Loach are known for their playful behavior and being a very active species. They are often seen exploring the bottom of the aquarium, digging through substrate, and investigating various hiding spots. This loach has an elongated body, slender tail, distinct pattern and barbels. The barbels assist in finding food within the substrate.They typically feed on small invertebrates, insect larvae, crustaceans, and plant matter in the wild. In aquariums, loaches should be fed a varied diet consisting of sinking pellets, frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and occasionally vegetable based foods. The Fire Eyed Loach is considered a "scale-less fish," which means they can be more susceptible to diseases like Ich. Slower acclimation and pristine water conditions will help reduce the chance of diseases.
- - Care Level: Moderate
- - Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- - Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons (depends on how many are added to the aquarium)
- - Max. Size: 2"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Provide an environment with plenty of hiding places
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Specifications
| SKU | 3883347 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Max water Temp | 82 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 2 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 4 |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 10 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6 |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Native To | Asia |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 1 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. For new aquariums, adding new fish slowly helps to properly develop the nitrogen cycle, which creates a safe environment for your aquatic pets. A bacteria booster may also help develop a new aquarium for your new fish. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried, and frozen food, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller, unfiltered aquariums.