Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?

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jesse99
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Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?

Post by jesse99 » Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:43 pm

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Acantopsis dialuzona, commonly known as the horseface loach, is a freshwater fish species native to Southeast Asia. It is well known for its elongated, sand-colored body and distinctive downward-facing snout, which helps it burrow into soft riverbeds to search for food and evade predators. This bottom-dwelling species is typically found in slow-moving rivers, streams, and floodplains, where it thrives in sandy or muddy substrates. Horseface loaches are peaceful and nocturnal by nature, often becoming more active during the night. They can grow up to 8–12 inches (20–30 Chill Guy Clicker cm) in length and are popular among aquarium enthusiasts for their unique appearance and interesting burrowing behavior.

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Re: Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?

Post by Bas Pels » Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:39 am

I think it was 5 years ago that the genus Acantopsis grew a lot.

Earlier, it was all A choirhorhynchius, but than this species was split into 8 or so. All closely related, soome growin a few cm larger than others, but the care is generally the same:

clean flowing water, sand and food tendiing to be more animal than plants. temp? No heater required, around 20 C would suffice

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Re: Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?

Post by zeldaou » Thu Feb 20, 2025 10:41 pm

Yes, Acantopsis dialuzona is a species of freshwater fish commonly known as the horseface loach. Geometry Dash It belongs to the family Cobitidae and is found in Southeast Asia, particularly in rivers and streams with sandy or muddy bottoms. This fish is known for its elongated body, downturned mouth, and distinctive "horse-like" face, which helps it burrow into the substrate in search of food.

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Re: Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?

Post by Miaksli » Mon Mar 03, 2025 8:23 pm

Bas Pels wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:39 am
I think it was 5 years ago that the genus Acantopsis grew a lot ragdoll archers.

Earlier, it was all A choirhorhynchius, but than this species was split into 8 or so. All closely related, soome growin a few cm larger than others, but the care is generally the same:

clean flowing water, sand and food tendiing to be more animal than plants. temp? No heater required, around 20 C would suffice
I have researched this seahorse but it is quite similar to the Cobitidae family, they can reproduce for hours

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Re: Have you heard of Acantopsis dialuzona?

Post by davidjohn68 » Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:28 am

Bas Pels wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:39 am
I think it was 5 years ago that the genus Acantopsis grew a lot. Love Pawsona

Earlier, it was all A choirhorhynchius, but than this species was split into 8 or so. All closely related, soome growin a few cm larger than others, but the care is generally the same:

clean flowing water, sand and food tendiing to be more animal than plants. temp? No heater required, around 20 C would suffice
It's fascinating how the classification of Acantopsis has evolved over the years! The split into multiple species highlights the diversity within the genus. Thanks for sharing insights on their care—it's great to know that they thrive in clean, flowing water with a more protein-rich diet. Their adaptability to cooler temperatures makes them even more interesting for aquarists!

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