{"id":26277,"date":"2026-04-09T01:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=26277"},"modified":"2026-04-09T01:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:44:53","slug":"a1-loach-10-x-assorted-loach-6cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=a1-loach-10-x-assorted-loach-6cm","title":{"rendered":"A1 Loach 10 x Assorted Loach 6cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"95\">Assorted Loaches<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"313\"><strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"110\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"113\" \/>Loaches are active bottom-dwelling fish that add personality and interest to freshwater aquariums. Known for their playful nature and unique patterns, they also help control leftover food and algae.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"444\"><strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"326\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"329\" \/>Native to <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"375\">Asia and parts of Eastern Europe<\/strong>, commonly found in rivers and streams with sandy or rocky bottoms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"583\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"458\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\" \/>Omnivores that enjoy <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"580\">sinking pellets, wafers, frozen\/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and blanched vegetables<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"748\"><strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"600\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"603\" \/>Best with <strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"640\">peaceful community fish<\/strong> such as tetras, rasboras, barbs, gouramis, and catfish. Avoid aggressive or very large predatory species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"765\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\" \/>Generally peaceful and social, but some species may show mild territorial behavior. Thrive in <strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"878\">groups of 3+<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"904\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\" \/>Great for <strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"943\">intermediate aquarists<\/strong> due to their need for clean, well-oxygenated water and social groupings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1043\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1041\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<li data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1082\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1080\">72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1102\">\n<p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1102\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1100\">6.0\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1129\">Hardness: <strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1127\">5\u201315 dGH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1188\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1166\">30+ gallons<\/strong> (species dependent)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1288\">Playful, hardy, and social \u2014 <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\">Assorted Loaches<\/strong> make a lively addition to community aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assorted Loaches Overview:Loaches are active bottom-dwelling fish that add personality and interest to freshwater aquariums. 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