Description

Also known as Pakistani Loach or Yo-Yo Loach (because its patterning can look like YOYO spelt out along its upper back). Useful for snail control in planted tanks. Hardy Loach species, originally from Pakistan, this fish also earned the name Pakistani Loach.

Features of Pakistani Loach:

• Silver body and black patterns
• Have little barbels on their snouts
• They are very peaceful and spend most of their time hiding away

Tank Mate Compatibility:

It is highly recommended that these fish are kept in social groups. Also, there are lots of fish that can be mixed with Pakistani Loach.  Avoid keeping the loach with highly aggressive fish, goldfish, or snails, shrimp as this loach will enjoy small invertebrates as a snack.

Great tank mates for Pakistani Loach include:

• Discus
• Rainbowfish
• Barbs
• Platies
• Tetras
• Plecos
• Kuhli Loach
• Bristlenose Catfish>

Feeding :

Pakistani Loaches will accept most foods in their diet. Any food that you give them must be easy to access at the bottom of the tank. Pellet and flake foods should be quick sinking so that your other fish will not snatch them up before they hit the bottom. Frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, Daphnia, and tubifex are good snacks for them. They will also eat any algae that grows along the bottom of your tank. Vegetables (such as spinach and lettuce) make a healthy addition to their diet. Just make sure that they are crushed small enough to fit into their mouth.

• Keeping Difficulty : Intermediate
• Diet : Omnivores
• Temperament : Peaceful, Community Fish
• Max Size : 7cm

Preferred Water Parameters :

• Water Temperature : 22-26 ⁰C
• pH Level : 6.5-7.5
• General Hardness : Soft – Moderate (50 – 100ppm)