The red-finned loach, a pleasant freshwater aquarium fish, is overshadowed in popularity by other loach species. However, this peaceful, powder-blue fish commands a second look. It can provide an interesting focal point for a well-established aquarium. If you are interested in keeping red-finned loach fish in your own aquarium, familiarize yourself with red-finned loach care.
Adult Size
A well-kept red-finned loach may grow to eight inches or more, but many never exceed five inches.
Minimum Tank Size
Provide your red-finned loach fish with at least 29 gallons of water.
Strata
Red-finned loaches forage only in the bottom third of the aquarium.
Water pH
Red-finned loaches enjoy a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Water Parameters
Keep your red-finned loach fish in an aquarium with minimal ammonia levels and nitrates below 20 ppm.
Temperature
Red-finned loaches are native to tropical areas. They do best in a heated tank between 75-85 degrees.
Set-Up
Offer your red-finned loaches loose plants and ornaments. Provide a territory and hiding-place for each fish.
Social Behavior
Red-finned loaches thrive in small groups of 3-5 individuals. They fight with other bottom-dwelling species.
Feeding
Provide your red-finned loach fish with mosquito larvae, tubifex worms, freeze-dried brine shrimp and daphnia. They may nibble on algae.
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