Stone Loach Barbatula barbatula
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Barbatula barbatula
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
8.0–18.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Europe
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Spawns among stones; rarely bred at home.
Notes
Crepuscular; thrives with rounded pebbles and flow.