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Saddled back Loach

Family:	Balitoridae
Species:	Homaloptera orthogoniata
Common Name:	Saddled back Loach
Size:	Up to 5 inches (13cm).
Habitat:	Asia: Thailand and Laos to Indonesia.
Min Tank Size:	30 gallons.
Diet:	Omnivorous, Brine Shrimp, Algae and frozen. May take sinking pellets and flake.
Behavior:	Very peaceful to other fish, may fight among themselves.
Water:	Temperature: 70ºF to 78ºF (21-24°C), pH 6.0 to 6.5, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: < 10 º
Care:	Hard, difficult to acclimate and needs superior water quality.
Communities:	Okay, best in a river tank set up with a strong current.
Suitability:	Not for beginners because of their needs.
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