Spined Loach Cobitis taenia
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Cobitis taenia
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
100
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
8.0–20.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
3.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Europe
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Eggs on fine plants; sensitive fry.
Notes
Secretive; fine sand essential for burying behaviour.