The kissing loach, or Parabotia curtis, is understood in Japan as the Ayumodoki and belongs on the Botiidae loved ones known for their ray-like fins. As with other cichlids, you shouldn’t maintain crops inside their tank. They can be destructive toward aquarium vegetation since they delight in digging them out. https://www.diigo.com/item/note/9tt3x/b27r?k=2b3f4d10222e0e076abad039c47f0ae0