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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 70°F to 78°F (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 . |
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