Horseface Loach
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Latin Name: Acantopsis dialuzona
- Other Names & Variants:
- Banana Fish
- Longfaced Loach
- Long-Nosed Loach
- Horsehead Loach
Characteristics
- Colors: Brown , Yellow
- Lifespan: 8.0 - 10.0 years
- Average Size: 8.0 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Eggs
- Substrate Preference: Sand
- Swim Zone: Bottom
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Horseface Loach.
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Daphnia (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
- Pellets
- Tubifex Worms
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Fast
- pH:
6.0 - 6.5
- Temperature: 75.0°F - 82.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.