noun
- Plural of loach; small freshwater fish with elongated bodies, found in streams and rivers of Europe and Asia, often kept in aquariums.
Usage: Countable noun; Refers to multiple individual fish or the species collectively
Examples
- The aquarium contained several loaches that helped keep the tank clean.
- Loaches are bottom-feeding fish that prefer cool, flowing water.
- Many hobbyists add loaches to their tanks because they eat algae and leftover food.
- The stream was home to various species of loaches and other small fish.
- Loaches typically hide among rocks and plants during the day.