Chain Loach Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Chain Loach in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters) for a small group
• Compatibility: Excellent with other peaceful, similarly sized community fish. Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places (caves, driftwood, dense planting) and a soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) to protect their delicate barbels. Good water quality with regular partial water changes is essential. They are sensitive to poor water conditions and sudden changes in parameters. Provide a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and live/frozen foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-12 dGH

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