Species profile
Skunk Loach
Yasuhikotakia morletiSkunk Loach (Yasuhikotakia morleti) is a social community species for a cycled 40+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 4 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
40 galMinimum tank
4 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
- 2/5
- Territory
- 2/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 2/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
People also bought
Fish that pair well with Skunk Loach
These matches are starting points with overlapping water ranges and lower behavior risk. Always check the full stocking plan, tank size, and group counts before buying.
Run Skunk Loach through the checker with your tank size, cycle status, water, group count, and tankmates before buying.
Check my tankCompare this speciesPut Skunk Loach beside another profile to compare water range, size, diet, schooling needs, and behavior.
Open comparisonWill plants work?Match Skunk Loach against aquarium plants for nibbling, uprooting, cover, flow, and water-range flags.
Open plant matchAsk about my setupAsk Advisor how Skunk Loach fits with your current tank, recent logs, plants, and livestock.
Ask AdvisorView native rangeOpen the origins map to see reviewed native-range coordinates and regional context for Skunk Loach.
Open origins mapRelated guides
From keepers
Loading…