Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Stone Loach, Barbatula barbatula

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Family:	Balitoridae
Species:	Barbatula barbatula
Common Name:	Common Loach, Stone Loach.
Note:	Should not be considered a tropical aquarium fish, rarely seen for sale. Would be suitable for a cool water or native species set up. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
Size:	Up to 6 inches (15.25cm)
Habitat:	Eurasia:: Across Europe and Asia to China.
Min Tank Size:	30 gallon.
Diet:	Carnivorous, Small worms and can learn to accept flake.
Behavior:	Peaceful.
Water:	Temperature of 50 to 64ºF (10 - 18ºC), pH 7.0 to 7.7, dH range: 10 - 15º
Care:	Difficult, due to the lower temperatures needed.
Communities:	Good, keep with fish of similar needs.
Suitability:	Species or native tank only.
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