Berdmore's Loach (Syncrossus berdmorei)
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Berdmore's Loach
Syncrossus berdmorei
132 Litres (35 US G.)
10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
10-12 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cobitidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Berdmore's Loach, Blyth's Loach, Burmese Peppered Firetail Botia
Additional scientific names
- Botia berdmorei
Origin
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Sexing
- Mature females have a more rounded abdomen.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
- Sinking pellets as the staple diet with live foods and some suitable vegetable matter.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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