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Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Zebra loach
Rarely bred at home · Hard

Breeding the zebra loach

Not known to have been bred in the hobby.

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Step by step

Pairing

Group of 6+.

Breeding tank

Mostly farm-bred with hormones. Home spawns rare.

What starts it

Hormones; seasonal cues.

Eggs and young

Hundreds of eggs on farms; hatch 1-2 days.

Raising the fry

Infusoria, then baby brine shrimp.

Common mistakes
  • Too few in the group
  • Bullying
  • Expecting home spawns

Male or female

Mature females are plumper than males, especially when full of eggs.

Can I breed it in my tank?

  • This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
  • Hard: for experienced breeders.