{"title":"Loaches","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop our available loach species for your freshwater aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hillstream-loach","title":"Reticulated Hillstream Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Reticulated Hillstream Loach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReticulated Hillstream Loaches\u003cspan class=\"M5tQyf\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e are small, flattened fish known for their unique appearance and algae-eating habits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have a flattened body, large pectoral and pelvic fins, and a distinctive black and yellow spotted or striped pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are peaceful, active, and thrive in well-oxygenated, fast-flowing water, often mimicking their natural habitat in streams and rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 68-74 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 6.0-7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: 5+ fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Herbivorous; Biofilm, Diatoms, Algae, algae wafers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Zebra Danios, Cherry Barbs, Neocaridina Shrimp, Mystery Snails, Chili Rasbora, Harlequin Rasbora, White Cloud Minnow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52359422869636,"sku":"sku-41972706607198","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/FullSizeRender_0027b252-bb30-45bc-a44f-5b2f76563ea0.jpg?v=1782006751"},{"product_id":"kuhli-loach","title":"Kuhli Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1939753409604161170\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Kuhli Loach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1939753409604161170\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuhli Loaches are small, eel-like freshwater fish, roughly 3-4 inches long, with a slender, segmented body featuring dark brown or black vertical stripes on a salmon-pink or yellowish background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1939753409604160011\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have a smooth, scaleless body with a distinctive head featuring barbels (whiskers) for foraging and small eyes covered by a transparent layer of skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1939753409604158852\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese nocturnal, peaceful, and communal bottom-dwellers are known for their active behavior in aquariums, particularly when kept in groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1939753409604160630\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"9a617def-c04c-4848-95e6-e325d5a08697\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 15-20 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 70-78 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 3.5-7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: 6+ Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivorous; Detritus, High-quality commercial flakes\/pellets, frozen brine shrimp\/bloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Neon Tetras, Betta, Dwarf Gourami, Sparkling Gourami, Chili Rasboras, Amano Shrimp, Celestial Pearl Danios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52359424475268,"sku":"sku-42065187340382","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/Kuhli-loach-1.jpg?v=1782006784"},{"product_id":"redtail-loach","title":"Redtail Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2476276701540665105\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Redtail Loach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2476276701540665105\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Redtail Loach \u003cspan class=\"M5tQyf\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eYasuhikotakia modesta\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e, is a Southeast Asian freshwater fish characterized by its stocky, bluish-gray body and vibrant red to orange fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2476276701540665166\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bottom-dwellers grow large (up to 8 inches or more) and require a large, spacious aquarium with hiding places due to their territorial and semi-aggressive nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2476276701540665227\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are natural snail predators and need to be kept with other similarly sized, semi-aggressive tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 73-82 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 6.0-8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: 5-6+ fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; Snails, earthworms, frozen brine shrimp\/bloodworms, tubifex worms. Supplement with blanched vegetables such as spinach and zucchini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Three Spot Gourami, Boesemani Rainbowfish, Silver Dollars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52359426506884,"sku":"sku-42065210081374","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/Blue-Botia.jpg?v=1782006878"},{"product_id":"pakistani-loach-yoyo-loach-botia-almorhae","title":"Yo-Yo Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"495230912574073044\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Yo-Yo Loach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"495230912574073044\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pakistani Loach, also known as the Yo-Yo Loach (\u003cem\u003eBotia almorhae\u003c\/em\u003e), is a freshwater fish native to northern India and surrounding areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"495230912574072630\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are social, bottom-dwelling, omnivorous fish, typically growing to 4-5 inches, and are known for their active, playful, and sometimes audible clicking communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"495230912574074471\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally peaceful but should be kept in groups of five or more and require a well-structured aquarium with hiding spots and a secure lid to prevent jumping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"495230912574074057\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\/Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 67-82 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 6.0-7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: 5-6+ fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivorous; High-Quality commercial flakes\/pellets, frozen bloodworms\/brine shrimp, blackworms, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), spirulina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Congo Tetras, Emperor Tetras, Platies, Panda Garra, Nerite Snails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52359427063940,"sku":"sku-42065209163870","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/YOYO-Loach_MED.jpg?v=1782006909"}],"url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/collections\/loaches.oembed","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}