{"title":"Loaches","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kuhli-loach","title":"Kuhli Loach","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eKuhli Loach\u003c\/strong\u003e are peaceful, worm-like fish known for their striped, banded appearance and bottom-dwelling behavior. These nocturnal scavengers are social and do best in groups with soft substrate, dense cover, and low lighting. Kuhli Loaches are excellent tank cleaners and get along well with other peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"437\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–10 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and shy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Sinking Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, supplemented with frozen bloodworms or daphnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46461746839788,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7831de7c-0ddc-40ac-95b5-0fe8390a6345.jpg?v=1752942964"},{"product_id":"black-kuhli-loach","title":"Black Kuhli Loach","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eBlack Kuhli Loach\u003c\/strong\u003e are slender, eel-like bottom dwellers known for their peaceful temperament and shy behavior. They thrive in soft, sandy substrates with plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, or dense plants. Most active at night, they are excellent scavengers and do best in established, well-maintained aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"473\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–10 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and shy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sinking foods like Hikari Sinking Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, and frozen bloodworms or daphnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46461753098476,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cf53014b-15c3-4ef8-adcc-59aeddb957b0.jpg?v=1754676946"},{"product_id":"yoyo-loach","title":"Yoyo Loach","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eYoyo Loaches\u003c\/strong\u003e are energetic, social bottom-dwellers known for their bold silver-and-black patterning that often resembles the letters \"Y-O-Y-O.\" They’re highly active, especially in groups, and are excellent snail hunters. These loaches thrive in aquariums with plenty of hiding spots, soft substrate, and stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"550\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8 — \u003cem data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eAdapted to Tallahassee tap water\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive; best behavior in groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gallons (larger for groups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eFluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and occasional vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46632927428844,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_54a81de9-d970-45c9-a73a-005f5e454c3a.jpg?v=1752766343"},{"product_id":"gold-dojo-loach","title":"Gold Dojo Loach","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eGold Dojo Loaches\u003c\/strong\u003e are peaceful, eel-like bottom dwellers known for their curious behavior and ability to sense barometric pressure changes. Also called Weather Loaches, they are hardy and active, often seen burrowing in substrate or playfully swimming around the tank. They prefer cooler water than most tropical fish and do best in a soft-bottom aquarium with plenty of hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–75°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"623\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0 — \u003cem data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eAdapted to Tallahassee tap water\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and social\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eFluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and blanched vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670324990188,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fa01ddda-1105-4e99-a883-384ea162b2ca.jpg?v=1752777659"},{"product_id":"clown-loach-small","title":"Clown loach small","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eClown Loaches\u003c\/strong\u003e are colorful and social bottom-dwellers from Southeast Asia, famous for their orange and black stripes and playful behavior. As juveniles, they are active and best kept in groups. Though small when sold, they grow large over time and require a long-term plan for a spacious tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77–86°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"487\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5 \u003cem data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e(Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and social; best with other community or semi-aggressive fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 or more (preferably 5+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons (larger as they grow)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 inches (slow growers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari sinking wafers, Hikari frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46682432864492,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3f6fc5ad-67f5-425a-910e-bd3cb158718d.jpg?v=1753198934"},{"product_id":"zodiac-loach","title":"Zodiac Loach","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eZodiac Loaches\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mesonoemacheilus triangularis) are small, peaceful bottom-dwelling loaches native to India, known for their intricate reticulated pattern and active nature. They thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with soft substrate and plenty of hiding spots and do well in peaceful community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–79°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"434\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5 \u003cem data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e(Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–12 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and active; excellent for nano or community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari sinking wafers, Hikari frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46682433192172,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f65fe0aa-c0b7-45c0-aa69-187729b9531b.jpg?v=1753198467"},{"product_id":"clow-yo-loach","title":"Clow-yo Loach","description":"","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635131334892,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"dwarf-chain-loach","title":"Dwarf Chain Loach","description":"","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698488754412,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/collections\/loach.webp?v=1741642243","url":"https:\/\/underwatertropics.com\/collections\/loaches.oembed","provider":"Underwater Tropics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}