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Description
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The Horseface Loach scavenges the bottom of the aquarium looking for leftover food. They can be relatively shy and enjoy burrowing under the substrate. This loach's snout resembles a horse's muzzle, hence its name. They have spines near its eyes, which are used for defense. It is not recommended to transport this loach in a net because the spines can get stuck. The Horseface 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. Provide an environment with a sandy substrate, so the Horseface Loach can easily sift through.
- - Care Level: Moderate
- - Temperament: Peaceful
- - Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons (depends on how many are added to the aquarium)
- - Max. Size: 8"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Provide an environment with sandy substrate
Specifications
| SKU | 3883321 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Max water Temp | 82 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 8 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 4 |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 10 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 6.5 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6 |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Native To | Asia |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
| Length | 1.25 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.