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Dwarf Chain Loach Ambastaia sidthimunki

Water: Freshwater

Dwarf Chain Loach photo
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Dwarf Chain Loach photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Ambastaia sidthimunki
Origin region
Thailand, Myanmar
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom-Mid
Adult size (cm)
6.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Thailand, Myanmar

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Rarely bred; egg scatterer.

Notes

Small loach with chain-like markings; good for snail control.

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