Gecko Loach

Name: Gecko Loach
Brand: Petco Freshwater Fish
SKU: 3918917
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

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The Gecko Loach is a bottom dwelling fish, native to fast moving, shallow, clear water streams. The Loach's body shape allows it to point itself toward flow and yet stay attached to rocks in fast current while grazing on the surface films that grow there. Gecko Loaches need very well-oxygenated water. Outside of the flow requirements, tanks needn't be too large; a 20-gallon aquarium would be sufficient to house a small group of three to five, which is how we recommend keeping them. Driftwood can be utilized, but it should be old, so it doesn't stain the water. Feeding the Gecko Loach is pretty straightforward. Their primary food source in the wild is benthic algae as well as the little critters consumed with it. One of your primary goals as a fish keeper in regard to feeding these Loaches is to maintain an environment that grows this alga readily. The Gecko Loach is a peaceful fish and can be kept with other community minded fishes.

- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons (depends on how many are added to the aquarium)
- Max. Size: 2.5"
- Diet: Omnivore
- Provide an environment with plenty of hiding places

Specifications

SKU	3918917
Primary Brand	Petco Freshwater Fish
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day

Live Animal

Max water Temp	76 F
Water Parameters-DKH Min	8
Pet Max Length	2.5 IN
Water Parameters-DKH Max	12
Water Parameters-PH Max	7.5
Scientific Name	Homalopteroides smithi
Special Diet	Omnivore
Water Parameters-PH Min	6.5
Min Water Temp	72 F
Environment	Freshwater
Temperament	Community
Care Level	Moderate

Additional Features

Personalized Item flag	No

Item Dimensions

Length	2 IN

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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. 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. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, 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 aquariums.