Yasuhikotakia modesta

Alternative names

 * ,, , Modest Loach,

Sexing

 * Females generally plumper all over than males.

Tank compatibility

 * Should only be kept with similar sized robust fish. Should be kept in groups of 4 or more.

Diet

 * Is effective in keeping snail populations under control. Will eat a variety of foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Will dig in the substrate, so small gravel or sand is best, not suitable for planted tanks. Will need hiding places.

Behaviour

 * A highly territorial fish within its own group and will set up a hierarchy.

Identification

 * A heavy-set Loach with a similar body shape to the Clown Loach. The body is pale blue in colour and all fins are orange-red, although yellow-finned variations have been seen which can be mistaken for Yasuhikotakia lecontei.