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| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Acanthocobitis urophthalmus |
| Common Name: |
Banded Mountain Loach |
| Size: |
Up to 2 inches (5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Restricted to the south western lowlands from
Kelani River to Nilwala River, Sri Lanka. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Easily fed. Most foods accepted. Commercial sinking
formulations and bottom-dwelling live-foods. Frozen foods such
as bloodworm and brine shrimp. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful Diggers, excavators. |
| Water: |
Temperature 68°F to 78°F (20-25.5°C), pH range:
6.0 – 7.5; Maximum DH: < 12, |
| Care: |
Medium, they need fast circulation and pristine
water conditions. |
| 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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