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Horseface Loach Acantopsis dialuzona

Water: Freshwater

Horseface Loach photo
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Horseface Loach photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Acantopsis dialuzona
Origin region
Southeast Asia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
180
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–30.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Southeast Asia

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Not bred in captivity.

Notes

Elongated burrowing loach with long snout; likes sand substrates.

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