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Nemacheilus selangoricus

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Kuiper's Loach
Kuiper's Loach
Species Nemacheilus selangoricus
Family Balitoridae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 2.362 in

5-6 cm (2-2.4")

sg Freshwater
pH 6.5 - 7.0
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)

Water Hardness

8-10 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Asia

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Kuiper's Loach, Fighting Loach

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful, but sometimes fights with it's own species.

[edit] Diet

They're accepting of most foods, and will sometimes cause a feeding "frenzy".

[edit] Feeding regime

Should be fed small amounts daily.

[edit] Environment Specifics

They prefer rather flowing water, and it must be well oxygenated.

[edit] Behaviour

Their fighting usually consists of them lying side by side, pushing one another as a trial of strength. They primarily stay on the bottom of the tank, and enjoy digging.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

brackish water