Stone Loach
Barbatula barbatula
Stone Loach is a peaceful bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 20 cm (≤ 7.9 in)
- Care level
- Beginner – Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 2–20 °C
- pH
- 6.5–8
- GH
- 5–15 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 2–20 °C, pH 6.5–8, GH 5–15 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Stone 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, Stone 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: United Kingdom.
Before adding this fish
- 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 Stone Loach get?
Stone Loach reaches ≤ 20 cm (≤ 7.9 in). Allow for adult swimming space, filtration, and compatible companions.
Is Stone Loach peaceful?
Yes. Stone 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 Stone Loach?
Keep it between 2 to 20 °C.