Pam Hubbard· 6 Apr 2016
These lovely loaches should be kept with sand substrate (play sand) only in aquariums. Never gravel.
Bony fish
Horseface Loach
Acantopsis dialuzona
Also known as: Banana Fish, Horse-faced Loach, Horsehead Loach, Longnose Loach, Long-nosed Loach
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Banana Fish
- Horse-faced Loach
- Horsehead Loach
- Longnose Loach
- Long-nosed Loach
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2020
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Overview
Found singly, over gravel and sandy bottoms of fast flowing clear rivers and streams.
Widespread Asia
Popular aquarium fish as the are scavengers they are good for keeping the tank clean!
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
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LIVES IN
Found singly, over gravel and sandy bottoms of fast flowing clear rivers and streams.
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Adult photos 1
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Discussion 1
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