Skunk Loach
Yasuhikotakia morleti
Skunk Loach is a bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 26–30 °C
- pH
- 6–8
- GH
- 5–12 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 8 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 8 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 26–30 °C, pH 6–8, GH 5–12 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Skunk Loach needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Skunk 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: Laos, Cambodia, Thailand.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Skunk Loach get?
Skunk Loach reaches ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in).
Is Skunk Loach peaceful?
Skunk Loach needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Skunk Loach?
Keep it between 26 to 30 °C.