Blind Cave Loach (Nemacheilus troglocataractus) ist ein Nemacheilidae aus its native waters; etwa 9.8–14.4 cm bei 18–26 °C.
Pflegeparameter
Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
9.8–14.4 cm
Mindestaquarium
249 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal
Herkunft
cave waters of W Asia
Artübersicht
Nemacheilus troglocataractus, a member of the family Nemacheilidae, is native to cave waters of W Asia. Half of its life happens after dark; give it fine sand and it will reward you with natural foraging. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 9.8–14.4 cm. Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. Use a soft sand bed and feed sinking foods; coarse gravel wears down its sensory barbels. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.
Natürlicher Lebensraum
Lebensraum
Hill-streams and riffles over pebbles
Strömung
Strong, well-oxygenated current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Requires well-oxygenated water
Aquascaping & Technik
Substrat
Smooth pebbles and coarse sand
Harte Dekoration
Stacked stones forming crevices
Pflanzen
Anubias and other hardy attachers
Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung
Schwarmverhalten
Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident
Fütterung
Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
Small calm cyprinids — Occupy a different water layer