260. Top 5 Loaches

From Water Colors Aquarium Gallery by Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

March 27, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 260

About this episode

The episode discusses the top 5 species of loaches, including their care and behavior.

This episode is all about loaches! The Water Colors team sits down to discuss their top 5 species, detailing their care, behavior, native habitats, and more. Loaches come in all sort of shapes, sizes, and temperaments, making this an incredible diverse top 5 list. What are your favorite species?   Sources mentioned in this episode: https://www.loaches.com/   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Species mentioned in this episode: Beaufortia kweichowensis, butterfly hillstream loach Botia striata, zebra loach Chromobotia macranthus, clown loach Botia almorhae, yoyo loach Sinibotia robusta, kansu loach Syncrosus berdmorei, Blyth’s loach Schistura sp ‘Crimson’ Schistura balteata, sumo…

People in this episode

Host: Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

Topics covered

  • loaches
  • aquarium care
  • fish species
  • pet care
  • hobbyist discussion

Keywords

  • loaches
  • aquarium
  • fish species
  • pet care
  • hobby

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: loaches.com, YouTube, Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group, Discord

Products: aquarium plants, merch, equipment

Places: Lake Inle, Kansu, Panda

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