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| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Beaufortia kweichowensis |
| Common Name: |
Butterfly Hillstream Loach, Chinese Butterfly Loach,
Hong-kong Plec, Chinese Sucker |
| Size: |
3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: China |
| Min Tank Size: |
29 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous. Small (due to small mouth) foods of
any-kind. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, may dispute territory, but don’t harm
each other. |
| Water: |
Temperature 68-75°F (20-24°C), pH:7.0-8.0. Hardness:
Medium. Max dh: 12 |
| Care: |
Needs high current, high oxygen set-up that emulates
highland streams, lots of rocks and hiding places, algae growth
is encouraged. |
| Communities: |
Good. |
| Suitability: |
Not good for beginners due to specific tank setup
needed. |
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