Loaches, the most diverse family of freshwater bottom dwellers, are known for their unique bodies and playful personality. Most of them are social fish and prefer to be kept in groups. For many species, loneliness hurts and will make them pine away. As you might know, there are 1249 species of loaches. From the diminutive … Read more
The Rosy Loach is a wonderful freshwater fish that we recommend to heavily-planted aquariums. Many aquarists haven’t heard of them since they are not commonly found in the trade. These rare fish are actually easy to care for and a joy to watch. They’re very active and outgoing personalities as well as attractive appearances. But … Read more
The exquisite reticulated hillstream loach is becoming more and more popular among aquarists. Sure, they’re a fairly recent introduction to the aquarium trade, but the popularity of reticulated hillstream loaches is definitely on the rise. Here’s why: First, these oddball fish are one of the coolest-looking loaches you can get your hands on. Their unique … Read more
The Kuhli Loach is a hardy and unique fish that does well in most aquariums. They are peaceful bottom-dwellers that prefer to stay hidden among plants and rocks. Kuhli Loaches are active and playful and make great tank mates for other similar fish. The most common questions hobbyists have about Kuhli Loaches are “How big … Read more
The Kuhli Loach is an interesting and unique freshwater fish that many people enjoy keeping in their home aquariums. In addition to their attractive appearance, Kuhli loaches are also interesting creatures to watch. They are known for “burrowing” into the sand or gravel at the bottom of the tank, and they often hide among plants … Read more