Lefua costata

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Eight-Barb Loach
Eight-Barb Loach
Species	Lefua costata
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L)
Size	3.937 in 9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")
pH	6.5 - 7.2
Temp.	291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R18 -22 °C (64.4-71.6°F)
Water Hardness	6-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Eight-Barb Loach, Eightbarbel Loach, Eight-Whiskered Stone Loach, Rice Loach

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Diplophysa costata, Lefua costata costata

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to sex visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Should not mind company of its own kind, and should only be kept with peaceful robust tankmates that appreciate similar water conditions.

[edit] Diet

This fish will accept live/frozen foods such as bloodworm and daphnia as well as catfish wafers.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish prefers a shallow tank with dense planting. Substrate should allow for burrowing.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful burrowing fish.

[edit] Identification

A very elongated fish with a bold black lateral line from nose to caudal fin on a pale brown base colour. It has 4 sets of barbels on its nose giving it its common name.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Loaches.com