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| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Vaillantella maassi |
| Common Name: |
Red Line Cobra Loach |
| Size: |
Up to 5 inches (12.5 cm). |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 gallon minimum, needs a larger than usual tank.
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| Diet: |
Omnivorous, Brine Shrimp, Algae and frozen. May
take sinking pellets. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful to others, aggressive and territorial to
themselves. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 72°F to 79°F (22-26°C), pH 6.5 to 7.2,
Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: < 12 |
| Care: |
Hard, needs good water flow and filtration. |
| Communities: |
Okay, best in a river tank set up with a strong
current. |
| Suitability: |
Not for beginners because of their needs. |
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