Most wild-caught aquarium fish originating from India come from the Eastern Himalayas and the Western Ghats, hotspots known for their 'remarkable freshwater biodiversity and endemism'. -- Zebra loach, ...

The endangered zebra loach, found only in the Western Ghats of India, in an aquarium outside the country. (Photo by Lerdsuwa/Wikimedia Commons.) Zebra loach a popular aquarium species is being ...

Loaches are enjoyable additions to tropical freshwater aquariums. Typically, they are peaceful scavengers, spending time searching for food at the bottom. Many loach species thrive in schools, and ...