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| Family: |
Cobitidae |
| Species: |
Yasuhikotakia morleti |
| Common Name: |
Skunk loach, Hora's loach |
| Size: |
4 inches (10cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins, and
peninsular Thailand. |
| Min Tank Size: |
29 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Snails, prepared and frozen sinking foods, live
foods accepted (mosquito larve or daphnia for example). |
| Behavior: |
Can be slightly agressive, they need their room
and territory. |
| Water: |
Temperature 79-86°F (26-30°C), pH range: 6.0 – 8.0;
dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Care: |
Needs to be kept in a school of at least 5 individuals,
needs soft substrate to protect its barbels. |
| Communities: |
Not good unless tankmates are strong/larger and
fast swimmers. |
| Suitability: |
Good . |
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