Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for Aborichthys elongatus , the Red Tailed, Striped Sand Loach, Red Tailed Squirrel Loach

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Family:	Balitoridae
Species:	Aborichthys elongatus
Common Name:	Red Tailed, Striped Sand Loach, Red Tailed Squirrel Loach
Size:	2 to 3" (5.1-7.6cm)
Habitat:	Asia: Darjeeling, West Bengal in India.
Min Tank Size:	20 gallon.
Diet:	Easily fed. Accepts good quality flake, sinking pellets, thawed frozen Bloodworm, Mysis Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, chopped salad shrimp, etc..
Behavior:	Peaceful Diggers, excavators.
Water:	Temperature 70ºF to 78ºF (21-25.5°C), pH range: 6.5 – 7.5; dH range: 5 - 12
Care:	Medium, need fast circulation and pristine water conditions.
Communities:	Do not include with shy or skittish, its active nature will cause stress. They will live peacefully with Hillstream Loaches.
Suitability:	Good .