Acantopsis choirorhynchos

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Horsefaced Loach
Horsefaced Loach
Species	Acantopsis choirorhynchos
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L)
Size	20.32 cm 12-8 " (30.5-20.3cm)
pH	6.5 - 7.8
Temp.	298.15 K 25 °C 536.67 °R 300.928 K 27.778 °C 541.67 °R77 -82 °F (25-27.8°C)
Water Hardness	6-10
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Horsefaced Loach, Horseface Loach, Long Nosed Loach, Banana Loach

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Acantopsis biaculeata, Acantopsis choerorhynchus, Acantopsis dialuzona, Acantopsis dialyzona, Acantopsis diazona

[edit] Sexing

Females are mostly larger than the males with a broader abdomen. Mature females may also have more of a reddish colour while the males are more silver/grey.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful loach, keep with peaceful tankmates. Keep this loach in groups not singly.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including sinking pellet and flake as well as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Must have a smooth sandy substrate which they will sift through looking for food and bury themselves. Provide hiding places also, they may bury themselves in the sand.

[edit] Behaviour

Spend a lot of time hidden in the tank, not a fish you will see often. Known to be good jumpers so a well fitting lid is a must.

[edit] Identification

An elongate slender fish with an exceptionally long snout. The body is silver-cream in colour with short brown bands across the spine, with small pale brown scattered spots below and a line of larger deep brown spots down the lateral line. The belly is pale.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Loaches.com
• Fish Profiles