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Mesonoemacheilus triangularis
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| Batik Loach | |
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| Batik Loach | |
| Species | Mesonoemacheilus triangularis |
| Family | Balitoridae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 12.7 cm
3-5 " (7.6-12.7cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 299.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Batik Loach
[edit] Synonyms
- Neomacheilus triangularis
[edit] Sexing
- It's difficult to sex this fish visually and there are no know reports of it breeding in captivity.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful Loach that prefers to be the only one of its kind in the tank, but will tolerate other Batik Loaches as well as other Loach species. Peaceful towards other tank mates but may pose a threat to small fry.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods, prefers live/frozen meaty foods however.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a well filtered tank with a sandy substrate to dig in. This fish is sensitive to water quality issues. Should be provided with plenty of places to hide.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful, but shy, Loach.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive elongated fish, it has a pale cream belly and a brown body with irregular cream lines. If it becomes stressed or is scared it can turn a dark brown/black.
