Zebra Loach Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Zebra Loach in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 liters (20 gallons) for a small group
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with most peaceful, similarly sized fish. Avoid keeping with very small, slow-moving fish or those with long, flowing fins that could be nipped. Best kept in groups of 5 or more.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places (caves, driftwood, dense planting) and a soft, sandy substrate to protect their delicate barbels. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential. They are sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes in parameters. Provide varied diet including sinking pellets, flakes, and live/frozen foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-12 dGH

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