{"product_id":"chipmunk-loach","title":"Chipmunk Loach","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYasuhikotakia morleti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoutheast Asia — Thailand, Cambodia and Laos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–10 cm (3–4 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 L (25 gal) or larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive • Social • Semi-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very active loach with a strong social hierarchy. Best maintained in groups of \u003cstrong\u003e5 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of caves, driftwood and hiding places. Keeping too few can increase aggression toward both conspecifics and other fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReadily accepts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets and wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall crustaceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e●●●○○\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chipmunk Loach gets its common name from the dark horizontal stripe running along its body. Like many loaches, it can also produce audible \u003cstrong\u003eclicking sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly while feeding or interacting with other members of its group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Water Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGH: 2–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKH: 1–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygenation: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrate: Fine sand or smooth gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup Size: 5+ individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiding Places: Essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Medium-sized Rasboras\u003cbr\u003e✅ Barbs\u003cbr\u003e✅ Danios\u003cbr\u003e✅ Peaceful, robust community fish\u003cbr\u003e✅ Other compatible loaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ May nip fins or harass slow-moving fish\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Not recommended with ornamental snails\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Avoid keeping individually or in very small groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Species Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive dark lateral stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely active and entertaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating social hierarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown to consume small snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for larger, active community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChipmunk Loach\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lively and charismatic species best suited to aquarists who can provide a proper social group and plenty of structure. Its energetic personality makes it a fascinating fish to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boutique AquaNova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49032706392164,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/7081\/5076\/files\/Dwarf-Chipmunk-Loach.webp?v=1787141454","url":"https:\/\/www.boutiqueaquanova.com\/products\/chipmunk-loach","provider":"Boutique AquaNova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}