Orange finned Loach

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The Orange-finned Loach is a highly territorial fish that will aggressively defend its territory against intruders. Only combine with large, robust species. A laterally compressed fish with an arched back and flat belly profile. The caudal fin is forked and the caudal peduncle is short and wide. The body colour is gray-blue to bright blue and the belly is whitish. The fins are orange-yellow and there is an indistinct dark marking on the caudal peduncle.  

Origin: Amazon Basin, Orinoco Basin and various rivers in the Guiana Shield in tropical South America. 
Location: Found in natural tributaries of the Amazon, Orinoco & Guiana Shield River in South America
Diet: They are omnivores, will readily accept most Tropical Flakes, Flakes, Spirulina flakes, Tropical Granules, Algae Rounds, Shrimp Pellets, frozen foods, GHM & BHM’s.
Adult Size: 6-10″
Recommended Tank Size: 130 liters+
Compatibility: Many aquarists don’t realize that angelfish grow quite large and have a bit of a temper. They are too aggressive for smaller tropical fish and too passive for cichlids. Choosing the right tank mates for freshwater angelfish requires a balance.

Though it can be tricky, plenty of fish do well with angelfish. Among them include some tetras, plecos, rainbowfish, and rams.

Preferred Water Parameters:

pH: 

TDS:

Temp:

Hardness:

Ammonia (NH₃):

Nitrite (NOâ‚‚):

Nitrate (NO₃):

Water Change:

6.8 – 7.5

Up to 150

28 – 30 Degree Celsius

3-8 KH

 0 ppm.

0 ppm.

<25 ppm.

Water Changes >50% Fortnight (Again depends on your setup)

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The Orange-finned Loach is a highly territorial fish that will aggressively defend its territory against intruders. Only combine with large, robust species. A laterally compressed fish with an arched back and flat belly profile. The caudal fin is forked and the caudal peduncle is short and wide. The body colour is gray-blue to bright blue and the belly is whitish. The fins are orange-yellow and there is an indistinct dark marking on the caudal peduncle.