Vietnamese Stone Loach Schistura cf. balteata
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Schistura cf. balteata
Origin region
Vietnam upland streams
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
7.00
Minimum tank (L)
70
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Carnivore (micro-inverts)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
20.0–25.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Vietnam upland streams
Feeding
Carnivore (micro-inverts)
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg layer among stones; current needed.
Notes
Active on riffles; fine sand and rounded pebbles.