Rosy Loach

Rosy Loach

Petruichthys sp. 'rosy'

Also known as: Tuberoschistura arakanensis

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Tiny, colorful loach with males showing a bright rosy-pink coloration. Active and social nano fish from Myanmar.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

72–79°F
22–26°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

1.2"
3.0 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Perfect for nano tanks. Keep in groups of 6+ — males color up more intensely when competing. Easy to keep.

Feeding

Micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia, and baby brine shrimp.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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