Mesonoemacheilus triangularis

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Batik Loach
Batik Loach
Species	Mesonoemacheilus triangularis
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)
pH	6.8 - 7.2
Temp.	297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 299.817 K 26.667 °C 539.67 °R75 -80 °F (23.9-26.7°C)
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

Batik Loach

[edit] Other Scientific Names

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 tankmates 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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Loaches.com
• Fish Forums.net