BotiidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Yasuhikotakia morleti 'Skunk Loach'
Yasuhikotakia morleti
Origin: Southeast Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
49
GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 10 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 8
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- Yes (5–10+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive; may nip fins
About
Yasuhikotakia morleti, the Skunk Loach, has a cream body with a jet-black dorsal stripe running head to tail — the 'skunk' pattern. Highly active, semi-aggressive and excellent at eliminating pest snails. Prefers to be in groups.
Care Guide
School of 5+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5. Sandy substrate. Feeds on snails, sinking pellets, frozen bloodworm. Can be nippy with slow, long-finned fish — watch carefully.
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