Rosy Loach - #32872

Add a beautiful and active little fish to your freshwater aquarium with our Rosy Loaches. Known for their vibrant pinkish-orange coloration, slender bodies, and playful schooling behavior, these tiny loaches make a wonderful addition to planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks.

Native to Myanmar in Southeast Asia, Rosy Loaches are among the smallest loach species commonly kept in aquariums. Males develop beautiful rosy-red to orange coloring, while females typically have a more golden-brown appearance with dark spots and markings. Their small size and energetic personalities make them especially popular among nano aquarium enthusiasts.

Unlike many other loaches, Rosy Loaches are active swimmers that explore the bottom and middle areas of the aquarium. They are social fish that thrive in groups of eight or more, often displaying more vibrant coloration and natural schooling behavior when kept together.

Rosy Loaches prefer well-established aquariums with live plants, driftwood, smooth substrate, hiding places, and clean, stable water conditions. They enjoy a varied diet of small sinking pellets, crushed flakes, frozen bloodworms, baby brine shrimp, and other appropriately sized foods.

Scientific Name: Physoschistura mango (Formerly Petruichthys sp. 'Rosy')
Common Name: Rosy Loach / Burmese Pink Loach
Adult Size: Approximately 1–1.2 Inches
Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 Years with Proper Care
Temperament: Peaceful, Social, and Active
Diet: Omnivore / Small Invertebrates and Prepared Foods
Water Temperature: Approximately 68–79°F
pH Range: Approximately 6.5–8.0
Recommended Tank Size: 15+ Gallons
Schooling Requirements: Groups of 8 or More
Activity Level: Active
Swimming Level: Bottom to Middle Aquarium
Habitat: Established Freshwater Aquarium with Plants, Driftwood, and Hiding Areas
Care Level: Intermediate
Primary Purpose: Freshwater Community Aquarium Fish

Rosy Loaches are an excellent choice for aquarium enthusiasts looking for small, colorful, and energetic fish. Their peaceful nature, unique coloration, and lively schooling behavior make them a beautiful addition to planted freshwater aquariums.

These fish are sensitive to unstable water conditions and should be introduced to mature, properly cycled aquariums rather than newly established tanks.

Fish are sold individually. Size, coloration, sex, and availability may vary.

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