Zollinger's Hillstream Loach (Homaloptera zollingeri)
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Zollinger's Hillstream Loach
Zollinger's Hillstream Loach
Homaloptera zollingeri
95 Litres (25 US G.)
9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Balitoridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Zollinger's Hillstream Loach
Additional scientific names
- Homaloptera javanica, Homaloptera nigra
Origin
- High fast flowing streams in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- This fish thrives in a fast-flowing river biotope set up, with a strong current, high oxygenation and rounded river rocks. Planting is not necessary for this fish.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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