delicate loach (Niwaella delicata)

Familie: Cobitidae

delicate loach (Niwaella delicata) ist ein Cobitidae aus its native waters; etwa 7.1–10.5 cm bei 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
7.1–10.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
132 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal
Herkunft
Japan

Artübersicht

Cobitidae species Niwaella delicata comes from Japan. A sand-sifting bottom resident most active after the lights fade. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 7.1–10.5 cm. Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. Choose sand over gravel, feed after dusk, and keep ammonia at zero — loaches punish neglect visibly. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Sandy stretches of slow rivers
Strömung
Gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Tolerates moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand for burrowing
Harte Dekoration
Smooth stones and driftwood caves
Pflanzen
Low-light tolerant plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident
Fütterung
Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Females noticeably plumper when mature
Fortpflanzungsart
Scatters eggs among fine plants; no aftercare