| Family: | Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Barbatula barbatula |
| Common Name: |
Common Loach, Stone Loach. |
| Note: | Should not be considered a tropical aquarium fish, rarely seen for sale. Would be suitable for a cool water or native species set up. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions. |
| Size: | Up to 6 inches (15.25cm) |
| Habitat: | Eurasia:: Across Europe and Asia to China. |
| Min Tank Size: | 30 gallon. |
| Diet: | Carnivorous, Small worms and can learn to accept flake. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful. |
| Water: | Temperature of 50 to 64°F (10 – 18°C), pH 7.0 to 7.7, dH range: 10 – 15° |
| Care: | Difficult, due to the lower temperatures needed. |
| Communities: | Good, keep with fish of similar needs. |
| Suitability: | Species or native tank only. |
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