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Loach
Loaches are bottom-dwelling freshwater fish known for their eel-like bodies and social behaviour.
5 genera • 6 species indexed
What is Loach?
Loaches are freshwater fish typically kept in groups. Many species prefer sandy substrates and hiding places.
Group habitat profile
Native to Asia and Europe in rivers and streams with moderate to gentle flow.
Group-level data is editorial only and not used in compatibility scoring.
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6 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
:strip_icc()/GettyImages-1143074116-dc4533ee798349e5a58048b6d62e0aa4.jpg) Clown Loach Chromobotia macracanthus | 30.0 | peaceful |
 Dwarf Chain Loach Ambastaia sidthimunki | 6.0 | peaceful |
 Kuhli Loach Pangio kuhlii | 10.0 | peaceful |
 Skunk Loach Yasuhikotakia morleti | 10.0 | semi aggressive |
 Yoyo Loach Botia almorhae | 15.0 | peaceful |
 Zebra Loach Botia striata | 8.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clown Loach Chromobotia macracanthus | 30.0 | 26.0 to 40.0 C | 6.0 to 7.5 | very soft to soft | medium | peaceful |
Dwarf Chain Loach Ambastaia sidthimunki | 6.0 | 24.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 7.5 | very soft to medium | medium | peaceful |
Kuhli Loach Pangio kuhlii | 10.0 | 24.0 to 28.0 C | 6.0 to 7.0 | very soft to medium | low | peaceful |
Skunk Loach Yasuhikotakia morleti | 10.0 | 24.0 to 30.0 C | 6.0 to 7.5 | very soft to medium | medium | semi aggressive |
Yoyo Loach Botia almorhae | 15.0 | 22.0 to 24.0 C | 6.0 to 7.5 | very soft to medium | high | peaceful |
Zebra Loach Botia striata | 8.0 | 22.0 to 24.0 C | 6.5 to 7.5 | very soft to medium | medium | peaceful |