Redtailed Sand Loach

Nickname: Redtailed Sand Loach
Scientific Name: Schistura mahnerti
Maximum Length: About 3–4 inches (7–10 cm)
Favorite Things: Sandy substrate, good water flow, hiding spots (like rocks and driftwood), and a diet of sinking pellets, bloodworms, and small live/frozen foods
Best Buddies: Peaceful to semi-active fish like danios, rasboras, hillstream loaches, and small barbs; best kept in small groups (3–6) for natural behavior