Rosy Loach

🌸 Rosy Loach (Petruichthys sp. ‘Rosy’)
Add colour and personality to your aquarium with the beautiful Rosy Loach. This small, active freshwater loach is known for its attractive pinkish-rose tones and lively bottom-dwelling behaviour.
Perfect for nano and planted aquariums, Rosy Loaches are peaceful, hardy, and well suited to UK community tropical setups.

🌿 Why Choose Rosy Loach?
🌸 Attractive rosy-pink colouring
🐟 Small, active bottom-dweller
🌱 Ideal for planted aquariums
👶 Suitable for beginner to intermediate fishkeepers
🐠 Peaceful community species

Their constant movement and playful behaviour make them a great addition to smaller aquariums without overwhelming the scape.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Petruichthys sp. ‘Rosy’
📛 Common Name: Rosy Loach
🏠 Tank Size: 40L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 20–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Sinking pellets, micro foods, frozen & live foods

👥 Group Size: 6+ recommended
Rosy Loaches thrive in planted aquariums with gentle flow and plenty of hiding spots among plants, wood, or rocks.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful nano and community tanks with rasboras, small tetras, dwarf gouramis, shrimp and other small species. Avoid large or aggressive fish.

Important Notes
Best kept in groups to encourage natural behaviour and confidence. Provide soft substrate or smooth décor to protect their delicate barbels. A mature, stable aquarium is recommended.

The Rosy Loach is an excellent choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a colourful, peaceful nano loach that thrives in planted freshwater aquariums.