Horseface Loach

Fish Species

Horseface Loach

Acantopsis dialuzona

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About

A long-snouted sand-burying loach that spends much of the day concealed beneath fine substrate. It requires soft sand to protect the skin and barbels and is most active at dusk or after lights out.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Acantopsis dialuzona

Origin Region

Southeast Asia

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

20 cm | 7.9 in

Water Requirements
Southeast Asia

Temperature

24–28°C

pH

6–7.5

GH Hardness

3–12dGH

KH Alkalinity

2–8dKH

Min Tank Size

120L