{"product_id":"horseface-loach","title":"Horseface Loach","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eHorseface Loach (Acantopsis Dialuzona)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eA fascinating sand-burrowing loach with a long snout and peaceful, shy nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe Horseface Loach is a unique and highly interesting bottom-dwelling fish known for its elongated body and distinctive horse-like snout. Naturally adapted for life in sandy riverbeds, this species spends much of its time partially buried in soft substrate, emerging to forage for food. Peaceful and non-aggressive, Horseface Loaches are best suited to calm community aquariums with fine sand, gentle flow, and plenty of space to explore. Their unusual appearance and natural behaviour make them a standout addition to any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community and natural-style aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"844\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 or more preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very peaceful; ideal with calm community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003efine sand substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent injury and allow natural burrowing behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eMeta Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eThe Horseface Loach is a peaceful sand-burrowing fish with a unique elongated snout. Perfect for natural aquariums with soft substrate and calm community tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eIf you’ve got more oddballs coming, we’re building a seriously cool lineup 👌🐟\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710086287437,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/ponyfaceMAQa.jpg?v=1771974935","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/horseface-loach","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}