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Nemacheilus selangoricus
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| Kuiper's Loach | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
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.
