![]() ![]() There are so far no reports of successful spawnings in aquaria. ![]() Sexual dimorphism is not obvious until they reach maturity when females will be rounder and thicker. Water must be stable like all loaches, this species is intolerant of dissolved organics and nitrates should be kept below 10ppm, which can be achieved with live plants and regular weekly partial water changes. The current from the filter need not be excessive. Plants such as crypts, Anubias and java fern for the lower areas. A riverine aquascape would be ideal a substrate of fine smooth gravel with smooth rocks representing boulders, caves made from bogwood or rock, and subdued lighting partially achieved with floating plants. This species is very active, and as noted under Compatibility/Temperament needs a spacious aquarium with plenty of hiding spots so it can be kept in a group of at least 5 or 6, otherwise some members may be relentlessly picked on and succumb to stress and injury. Other common names include Thin Lined Loach, Striped Loach, Yellow Lined Loach and Tiger Loach (not to be confused with the true tiger loaches of the genus Syncrossus). This is an ideal loach for beginning aquarists or those unfamiliar with loaches as it is smaller than most and relatively peaceful, thus making a good addition to a community aquarium keeping in mind the comments under Compatibility. At one habitat site the water was ~2 dGH, pH 7 and temperature 70F. Soft (< 10 dGH), slightly acidic to slightly basic (pH 6 to 7.5) water, temperature 23-26C/73-79F. Other plant species (crypts, Aponogeton, Anubias, Java Fern) are left alone.Īttains 4 inches, frequently slightly less. Several aquarists have mentioned that loaches will sometimes eat live plants, with swords (Echinodorus sp) being particular favourites signs of this will be several small holes eaten in the leaves. Vegetable matter such as blanched spinach, shelled peas, cucumber and zucchini for variety. Frozen bloodworms and shrimp will be relished, and for larger fish small earthworms. Sinking pellet and tablet foods are important as these are bottom feeders though they do take food mid-water. Mainly carnivorous by nature, in the aquarium this fish is omnivorous therefore will accept most prepared foods. Long-finned and sedate upper fish should be avoided to prevent fin nipping suitable upper fish are barbs, rasbora, danios, characins. They can be combined with some other loach species. Found in clear mountain streams having a substrate of rock, boulders, gravel and sand with leaf litter from the overhanging forest.Ĭompatibility/Temperament: Generally peaceful, but like all loaches (to some degree) they establish a social structure within the group and there will be some in-fighting though not damaging if the fish are maintained in a group of at least five and there are numerous hiding places in the aquarium. Origin and Habitat: Krishna River system, southern India. ![]()
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