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Skunk Loach
Yasuhikotakia morleti
Intermediate Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Bold loach with a dark stripe along its back; more aggressive than most loaches and a keen snail hunter.
Water Parameters
Temperature
75 - 82 °F
Ideal: 78 - 84 °F
pH
6 - 7.5
GH (Hardness)
2 - 12 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
4"
Min Tank Size
30 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
bottom
School Size
5+ recommended
Bioload
low
Category
loach