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Horse-Faced Loach

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Scientific Name Acantopsis choirorhynchus Other Common Name Horsehead Loach, Long Nosed Loach Origin Southeast Asia Temperature 76-84 PH 6.0 - 7.0 Maximum Size 9 inches Temperment Peaceful community fish Comments The tank should contain sand or a very fine gravel to allow for these loaches to dig They spend most of the day burrowing beneath the substrate and are very active at night Make sure to include several hiding spots. Floating plants are incouraged to diffuse direct light They are social fish best kept in groups of three or more Return to Index

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