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| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Beaufortia kweichowensis |
| Common Name: |
Butterfly Hillstream Loach, Chinese Butterfly Loach, Hong-kong Plec, Chinese Sucker |
| Size: |
3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: China
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| Min Tank Size: |
29 gallon.
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| Diet: |
Omnivorous. Small (due to small mouth) foods of any-kind.
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| Behavior: |
Peaceful, may dispute territory, but don’t harm each other. |
| Water: |
Temperature 68-75°F (20-24°C), pH:7.0-8.0. Hardness: Medium. Max dh: 12
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| Care: |
Needs high current, high oxygen set-up that emulates highland streams, lots of rocks and hiding places, algae growth is encouraged.
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| Communities: |
Good. |
| Suitability: |
Not good for beginners due to specific tank setup needed. |
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