Redtail Squirrel Loach

Care at a glance

• Minimum tank 60 × 18in (150 × 45cm) footprint or larger.
• Temperature 73–82°F (23–28°C)
• Water pH 6.0–8.0 · GH 2–12 dGH · 0 ppm ammonia and nitrite.
• Adult size 10 in body length

Tankmates and setup*

Keep a same-species group and allow space for their adult size.

* Temperament varies by fish and setup.

Feeding

Feed a sinking omnivore food such as Hikari Sinking Wafers and vary it with Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia. Give them their own food even if the tank has snails.