Family: | Balitoridae |
Species: |
Acanthocobitis rubidipinnis |
Common Name: |
Cherry Fin Loach |
Size: | Up to 3″ (8cm) |
Habitat: | Asia: India and Myanmar. |
Min Tank Size: | 50 gallon. |
Diet: | Easily fed. Accepts good quality flake, sinking pellets, thawed frozen Bloodworm, Mysis Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, chopped salad shrimp, etc.. |
Behavior: | Peaceful Diggers, excavators. |
Water: | Temperature 68°F to 78°F (20-25.5°C), pH range: 6.5 – 7.5; Maximum DH: < 12, |
Care: | Medium, This loach is best kept in groups of three, by themselves they need fast circulation and pristine water conditions. |
Communities: | Do not include with shy or skittish, its active nature will cause stress. |
Suitability: | Not for all, need specialized conditions to maintain health. |