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| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Acanthocobitis rubidipinnis |
| Common Name: |
Cherry Fin Loach |
| Size: |
Up to 3" (8cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: India and Myanmar.
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| Min Tank Size: |
50 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Easily fed. Accepts good quality flake, sinking pellets, thawed frozen Bloodworm, Mysis Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, chopped salad shrimp, etc..
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| Behavior: |
Peaceful Diggers, excavators. |
| Water: |
Temperature 68ºF to 78ºF (20-25.5°C), pH range:
6.5 – 7.5; Maximum DH: < 12, |
| Care: |
Medium, This loach is best kept in groups of three, by themselves they need fast circulation and pristine water conditions.
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| Communities: |
Do not include with shy or skittish, its active
nature will cause stress. |
| Suitability: |
Not for all, need specialized conditions to maintain
health. |
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