Species profile
Red Tail Loach
Yasuhikotakia modestaRed Tail Loach (Yasuhikotakia modesta) is a social community species for a cycled 100+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 10 inches as an adult, 75-82°F water, pH 6.5-7.8, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 5; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.
High energyModerate care
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
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