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Red Tail Loach

Yasuhikotakia modesta

Red Tail Loach (Yasuhikotakia modesta) aquarium profile: minimum 100 gallon tank, 10 inch adult size, 75-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 5.

High energyModerate care
Red Tail Loach aquarium fish
100 galMinimum tank
10 inAdult size
5Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.5-7.8
GH
5-15 dGH
KH
3-10 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Assertive
Fin nipping
1/5
Territory
3/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

large adult sizehigh bioloadassertive or territorial
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