Barbatula barbatula

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Stone Loach
Stone Loach
Species Barbatula barbatula
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL

45 US Gallons (170.3L)

Size 8.268 in

19-21 cm (7.5-8.3")

pH 7.0 - 7.7
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R
18 -23 °C (64.4-73.4°F)

Water Hardness

10-15

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-7 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Stone Loach

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a gravel substrate with large river rock decor and fast flowing well oxygenated water. Sensitive to water conditions, mature tanks only.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Barbatula barbatula
Availability Uncommon
Common name Stone Loach
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Balitoridae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 8.268 in (21 cm)  +
Maximum age 7  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7.7  +
Maximum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 45 US Gallon (170.344 liters, 170,343.53 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 10  +
Minimum pH 7  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Barbatula barbatula
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