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Skunk Loach
Skunk Loach
Species Profile

Skunk Loach

Yasuhikotakia morleti
Loachessemi-aggressive
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
78–84°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, snails
Notes
Tan body with a black dorsal stripe like a skunk. Can be a bully despite the small size, often nips slower or smaller tankmates. Best with similarly-sized active fish like barbs or larger danios in 30gal+.
Photo: Lerdsuwa / Wikimedia Commons · Source · CC-BY-SA-3.0
Heuristic guidance only · Individual fish vary · Verify before stocking