Family: |
Balitoridae |
Species: |
Sinibotia pulchra |
Common Name: |
Golden Chinese Loach, 12-banded Chinese
Loach. |
Size: |
Up to 3.5 inches (9cm) |
Habitat: |
Asia: China and Viet Nam.. |
Min Tank Size: |
30 gallon. |
Diet: |
Omnivorous; will readily take both commercially
prepared foods and live/frozen foods. Suppliment with a plant
based product. |
Behavior: |
Loachy, can be slightly aggressive to each other
or others. |
Water: |
Temperature: 68°F to 75°F (20-24°C), pH 7.0 to 8.0,
Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: < 12 |
Care: |
Easy but needs clean, well oxygenated water. |
Communities: |
Okay, best in a river tank set up with a stong current. |
Suitability: |
Not for beginners because of their needs. |
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