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| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Homaloptera orthogoniata |
| Common Name: |
Saddled back Loach |
| Size: |
Up to 5 inches (13cm). |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Thailand and Laos to Indonesia. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, Brine Shrimp, Algae and frozen. May
take sinking pellets and flake. |
| Behavior: |
Very peaceful to other fish, may fight among themselves. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 70°F to 78°F (21-24°C), pH 6.0 to 6.5,
Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: < 10 ° |
| Care: |
Hard, difficult to acclimate and needs superior
water quality. |
| 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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