Loaches are playful, eye-catching bottom dwellers that can liven up your freshwater tank. Learn about our 10 favorites loaches and how to care for them.

Sep 4, 2024 · Most loaches in the aquarium hobby are medium-sized fish that grow to a few inches, although there is a loach for pretty much every tank size. Rosy loaches, for example, …

Mar 5, 2025 · Sometimes referred to as a Coolie Loach or Leopard Loach, the Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhli i) is a unique tropical fish that hails from freshwater streams in Southeast Asia in …

Nov 29, 2023 · Loaches are an incredibly diverse, bottom-dwelling species of fish. Their native habitats are varied, and they can be found across the world in Europe, Asia, and Africa. For …

Aug 3, 2023 · Loaches are long-lived, and to help them reach a ripe old age, make every effort to recreate their natural habitat in an aquarium setting. These fish need a soft, sandy substrate …

Feb 17, 2022 · Types of loaches include clown loaches, kuhli loaches, hillstream loaches, yoyo loaches, zebra loaches, weather loaches, horsehead loaches, dwarf chain loaches, and lepto …

Jun 30, 2020 · There are now about 1043 species of loaches divided into 111 genera and ten families. Even so, not all of these species will suffice for your aquarium as pets. The following …

Nov 3, 2023 · Many loach species actually prefer to be kept in schools, and some species will literally pine away with loneliness if kept alone. Loaches are relatively easy to care for and can …

Mar 5, 2025 · This guide will cover the fundamentals of Clown Loach care to help you know what to expect, and how to help them thrive. You’ll learn about their ideal tank size, diet, tank …

Nov 24, 2023 · The Dojo Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), also known as Weather or Pond Loach, is an omnivorous loach type that is native to Eastern Asia in countries such as China, …