Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach
Aborichthys elongatus
Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach is a peaceful bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in)
- Aquarium size
- 100 L or larger
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 21–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–8
- GH
- 5–12 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 8 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 8 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 100 L or larger. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 21–26 °C, pH 6.5–8, GH 5–12 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach is peaceful and suits calm community fish.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: India.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 100 L or larger.
- Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach get?
Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach reaches ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in).
What aquarium size does Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach need?
Use an aquarium of at least 100 L or larger.
Is Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach peaceful?
Yes. Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
What temperature is suitable for Red-Tailed Squirrel Loach?
Keep it between 21 to 26 °C.