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A unique loach, rare to find in the aquarium hobby, the Blind Cave Loach (Lepidocephalus spectrum) is found in the lower depths of the Sungai Kapuas, Borneo’s largest river. Because of the lack of light in their natural environment, eyesight is unnecessary, and they have evolved to live completely without eyes. In a home aquarium, they prefer ample hiding places such as plants, caves, or rockwork, and they will do best when kept in groups of three to five or more.
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Gastromyzon cf. psiloetron are distinctive and attractively marked hillstream loaches found in fast-moving streams in Western Borneo. Sucker Loaches are found among rocks in well-oxygenated waters. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula or Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish, they should be kept in groups of at least 3.
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Typically loach species from the Balitoridae family inhabit fast-moving, rocky streams in Southeast Asia. However, Homalopterula gymnogaster are known to inhabit the high volcanic lakes of Sumatra. Some of these caldera lakes are over 6,000ft in elevation. In the wild, they are grazers and generalists, feeding on algae, biofilm, and small insects and crustaceans. In the aquarium, they do best when kept in a system with high flow and well-oxygenated water.
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The Bloody Mary Hillstream Loach (Gastromyzon sp. ‘Bloody Mary’) is smaller growing hillstream loach found in the fast-moving well-oxygenated streams of Borneo. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, well-aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. This species prefers slightly cooler water temperatures and soft, slightly acidic water. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish like most loaches, they should be kept in groups of at least 5.
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The Giant or Myer’s Kuhli Loach is a larger-growing, more robust relative of the popular banded Kuhlii Loach found throughout Thailand and parts of Malaysia. Due to their close similarity with P. kuhlii they are often misidentified or mixed in the trade, but can be distinguished by their pattern of overall larger black spots and a fully or mostly black caudal fin. In the wild they are found in a wide range of habitats, from peat swamps to shallow stretches of large river but usually inhabit soft, slightly acidic water with a fine sand or mud substrate. Like most of their relatives, they are hardy fish in the aquarium but prefer plenty of cover and will be most active and happiest in groups of 5 or more.
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A unique and unusual looking loach in the family Cobitidae, the Neon or Golden Kuhlii Loach is one of several similar elongated species found throughout parts of Southeast Asia. With its vibrant, almost iridescent pink coloration and active nature, they make a fascinating addition to an appropriately set up aquarium. In the wild these fish are found in large aggregations, and like most loaches are a social fish that should be kept in groups of at least 5. Their wild habitat is characterized by warm, slightly acidic, slow moving waters with fine sand substrate in which they will actively burrow to find food. In the aquarium, the Neon Kuhlii Loach will do best in similar conditions, with a fine sand or at least smooth substrate which will allow them to burrow as they would in nature.
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A longtime hobby favorite, the Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) is deservedly popular due to its unusual eel-like shape and active, social nature. In the wild, they are found in a wide range of habitats, from peat swamps to shallow stretches of large river and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In the wild, they usually inhabit soft, slightly acidic water with a fine sand or mud substrate and in areas with ample leaf litter and other cover and during the day are usually found burrowed in or close to the substrate. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish but prefer plenty of cover and will be most active and happiest in groups of 5 or more.
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An unusual and mostly temperate species of large growing Cyprinid, the Chinese High Fin Banded Shark or Loach originates from parts of the Yangtze drainage in China but is now aquacultured within that country on a fairly large scale. An algae grazer and herbivore, these fish inhabit clear, well-oxygenated waters, often in loose schools. Due to their huge adult size, this fish is best suited for temperate outdoor ponds (either outdoor or indoor), and is often kept with koi or goldfish as an impressive display fish in their own right and useful nuisance algae grazers.
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With their vibrant coloration and active nature, Clown Loaches have been a staple in the aquarium hobby for years. A schooling fish, they are best kept in groups of 5 or more as smaller groups of fish will be shy and rarely display their active, almost comical natural behavior. Clown Loaches inhabit a variety of different habitats in their native Indonesia, and will adapt to most conditions in the aquarium. As a carnivore with a fast metabolism, they should be fed often with a variety of prepared and frozen foods to ensure they are well-fed. Although they can grow fairly large, they are slow growers and it may take years for them to reach their full adult size.
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One of the smallest species of Botia and a longtime favorite in the aquarium hobby, the Dwarf Chain Loach or Sidthimunki Botia is a peaceful, active schooling fish ideally suited to most community or planted tanks. Originally found in river systems along the Thai/Myanmar border, they are now produced commercially for the aquarium trade. Like most Botias and Loaches, they are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least 3 to 5 specimens.
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With its intricate pattern and active nature, the Zebra Loach (Botia striata) is a beautiful and interesting addition to most medium-sized community aquariums. Generally peaceful, this smaller species of loach is a social fish and best kept in groups of 5 or more – single specimens may become shy and hide. In addition to their attractive coloration, Zebra Loaches serve a useful function for planted tanks, actively hunting down and consuming pest snails.
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The NK01 Blue Tail Borneo Sucker Loach (Gastromyzon ornaticauda) is a distinctive, attractively marked hillstream loach found in fast-moving streams in Western Borneo. Sucker Loaches are found among rocks in well-oxygenated waters. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula or Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish, they should be kept in groups of at least 3.
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$24.99
The SK02 Red Tail Borneo Sucker Loach (Gastromyzon sp. SK02) is a distinctive, attractively marked hillstream loach found in fast-moving streams in Western Borneo. Sucker Loaches are found among rocks in well-oxygenated waters. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula or Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish, they should be kept in groups of at least 3.
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An elongated, eel-like loach found throughout much of Asia, the Dojo Loach has been popular in the aquarium hobby for decades due to their active, gregarious nature and unique appearance. The Gold Leopard Dojo Loach is a selectively bred variant. More subtropical than most aquarium species, they are tolerant of temperatures into the mid 50-60F range and do best when kept below 75-78F. In the aquarium, they prefer ample hiding places like plants, caves, or rockwork and will do best when kept in groups of 3 – 5 or more. The attractive gold form is a selectively bred strain which shows a uniform bright yellow/orange coloration.
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The Erromyzon Hillstream Loach (Erromyzon kalotaenia) is a distinctive, attractively marked hillstream loach found in the fast moving well oxygenated streams of Guangxi, China. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, aerated water, large smooth rocks, and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula or Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish, they should be kept in groups of at least 3.
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The Ogilvie’s Lizard Hillstream Loach (Homaloptera ogilviei) is the smallest species in the genus Homaloptera. These loaches reside in fast-moving, rocky streams in Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo where they use their modified pectoral fins to attach themselves to the rocky substrate and move among the rocks in search of food. In the wild, they are grazers and generalists, feeding on algae, biofilm, and small insects and crustaceans. In the aquarium, they do best when kept under similar conditions to their wild habitat – rocks, ample current, and well-oxygenated water. Although they will accept a number of prepared sinking foods, it’s important to supplement their diet with algae- or veggie-based food.
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A resident of fast-moving, rocky streams in Sumatra, Spotted Lizard Hillstream Loaches (Homaloptera ocellata) use their modified pectoral fins to attach themselves to the rocky substrate and move among the rocks in search of food. In the wild, they are grazers and generalists, feeding on algae, biofilm, and small insects and crustaceans. In the aquarium, they do best when kept under similar conditions to their wild habitat – rocks, ample current, and well-oxygenated water. Although they will accept a number of prepared sinking foods, it’s important to supplement their diet with algae- or veggie-based food.
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Two longtime aquarium hobby favorites, the Yo Yo Loach and Clown loach have successfully been crossbred and are now available to hobbyists. Like most loaches, they are a social fish, and are best kept in a group of at least 5 fish. Hardy, active, and attractively patterned, they are generally peaceful toward most tankmates and make for excellent snail control in a planted or aquascaped aquarium (so should not be kept with snails or any small invertebrates).
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The SK01 Pink Tail Borneo Sucker Loach (Gastromyzon sp. SK01) is a distinctive, attractively marked hillstream loach found in fast-moving streams in Western Borneo. Sucker Loaches are found among rocks in well-oxygenated waters. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula or Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish, they should be kept in groups of at least 3.
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$21.99
The Brown Mosaic Hillstream Loach (Sewellia sp. ‘Brown Mosaic’) is smaller growing hillstream loach found in the fast-moving well-oxygenated streams of Vietnam. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, well-aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. This species prefers slightly cooler water temperatures and soft, slightly acidic water. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish like most loaches, they should be kept in groups of at least 5.
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The Purple Fin Hillstream Loach (Labigastromyzon cf. laticeps) is native to China. Like many of their close relatives, this species is perfectly adapted for life in fast moving waters, with their modified pectoral and anal fins forming something of a natural suction cup. This unique adaptation allows them to not only attach firmly to surfaces but also to move forward against strong current and climb up sheer rock faces and waterfalls. They will do best in an aquarium with slightly cooler, well-oxygenated water with moderate to strong current. They will readily feed on biofilms, algae, and certain prepared foods like Repashy Gel Diet. A social and outgoing species, they will thrive in groups of 5 or more and have been successfully bred in the aquarium.
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$19.99
The Yellow Fin Hillstream Loach (Labigastromyzon cf. fangi) is native to China. It was revised from Pseudogastromyzon fangi to the genus Labigastromyzon in 2023. Like many of their close relatives, this species is perfectly adapted for life in fast moving waters, with their modified pectoral and anal fins forming something of a natural suction cup. This unique adaptation allows them to not only attach firmly to surfaces but also to move forward against strong current and climb up sheer rock faces and waterfalls. They will do best in an aquarium with slightly cooler, well-oxygenated water with moderate to strong current. They will readily feed on biofilms, algae, and certain prepared foods like Repashy Gel Diet. A social and outgoing species, they will thrive in groups of 5 or more and have been successfully bred in the aquarium.
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A popular and active schooling species, the Dwarf Hovering Loach (Micronemacheilus cruciatus) also known as the Hovering Zebra Loach, Dwarf Zebra Loach, and Multi-banded Zebra Loach is an active, outgoing fish perfect for planted or nano aquariums, they are highly social and should be kept in groups of no less than 5 fish. They are constant grazers by nature, and have a fast metabolism so should ideally be fed more than once daily. An ideal community fish for a small aquarium, they should be kept with similarly sized peaceful species.
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A unique and unusual looking loach in the family Cobitidae, the Silver Kuhlii Loach is one of several similar elongated species found throughout parts of Southeast Asia. With its silvery sides, dark lateral band and active nature, they make a fascinating addition to an appropriately set up aquarium. In the wild these fish are found in large aggregations, and like most loaches are a social fish that should be kept in groups of at least 5. Their wild habitat is characterized by warm, slightly acidic, slow moving waters with fine sand substrate in which they will actively burrow to find food. In the aquarium, the Silver Kuhlii Loach will do best in similar conditions, with a fine sand or at least smooth substrate which will allow them to burrow as they would in nature.
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Bluefin Zebra Hillstream Loach (Gastromyzon sp. ‘Bluefin Zebra’) is smaller growing hillstream loach found in the fast-moving well-oxygenated streams of Borneo. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, well-aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. This species prefers slightly cooler water temperatures and soft, slightly acidic water. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish like most loaches, they should be kept in groups of at least 5.
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