Nichol's Brook Loach ist ein Bachschmerle aus Yunnan, China. Länge 9–13.2 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.
Pflegeparameter
Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
9–13.2 cm
Mindestaquarium
209 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal
Herkunft
Yunnan, China
Artübersicht
From the waters of Yunnan, China comes Schistura nicholsi, a member of the family Nemacheilidae. A sand-sifting bottom resident most active after the lights fade. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 9–13.2 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 rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
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
Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict