Kuiper's Loach (Nemacheilus selangoricus)
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Kuiper's Loach
Kuiper's Loach
Nemacheilus selangoricus
57 Litres (15 US G.)
5-6 cm (2-2.4")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
8-10 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Nemacheilidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Kuiper's Loach, Fighting Loach
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Peaceful, but sometimes fights with it's own species.
Diet
- They're accepting of most foods, and will sometimes cause a feeding "frenzy".
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- They prefer flowing water, and it must be well oxygenated.
Behaviour
- Their fighting usually consists of them lying side by side, pushing one another as a trial of strength. They primarily stay on the bottom of the tank, and enjoy digging.
Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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