Loaches Online - Community Edition

Welcome! 

Are you interested in Loaches?  Do you like them?  Do you love them? Do you think you might be a Loachaholic?   

Then you just discovered the greatest community of like-minded people anywhere.

Popular Loaches in your Aquarium

Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)	Kuhli Loach (Pangio Kuhlii)	Hillstream Loach (Beaufortia kweichowensis)

Yoyo loach (Botia almorhae)	Skunk Loach (Yasuhikotakia morleti)	Dwarf Loach (Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki)

Zebra loach (Botia striata)	Weather Loach (misgurnus anguillicaudatus)	Blue Botia (yasuhikotakia modesta)

Photographs

Loaches Online represents the greatest international grouping of practical experience with Loaches to be found on the Internet. It also represents the greatest collection of images of loach species that you will find anywhere, thanks to the photographic skills and contributions from many members. We are lucky to have the talents of many gifted photographers who share their skills and fish for all to enjoy.

We ask that others please respect the photographers copyright of their work and do not use these images without first obtaining permission from the originator.

Featured Articles

• Glossary of Terms - Understanding the language of Loaches Online.

When you're finished reading, don't forget to visit the Loach Forum to talk about your loaches and other freshwater aquarium fish with people from around the world!

• Hillstream Loaches - The Specialists at Life In The Fast Lane

• Description of the natural habitat and physiological adaptations of these fish, and how that impacts their care in aquaria.
• An Introduction To Keeping Botia
• A basic guide to keeping Botiine loaches successfully.
  
• The Loach Almanac

• General tips on tank environment and feeding