Family: Cobitidae
White Nose Loach — a Cobitidae from Korean Peninsula, peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand. Reaches 12.8–18.7 cm; loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy. 18–26 °C.
Koreocobitis rotundicaudata, a member of the family Cobitidae, comes from Korean Peninsula, where it inhabits sandy stretches of slow rivers. Peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand and omnivorous bottom-feeder — sinking pellets, frozen foods, it grows to 12.8–18.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Small calm cyprinids.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand. Loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 12.8–18.7 cm. Minimum tank: 420 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivorous bottom-feeder — sinking pellets, frozen foods. It forages naturally over fine sand for burrowing, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand; loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy. Good company: Small calm cyprinids — Occupy a different water layer. Keep away from Large predators — Loaches are on the menu.
Native to Korean Peninsula, where it lives in sandy stretches of slow rivers. Gentle current; Tolerates moderate oxygen levels.
Spawns over sand and plants; eggs are abandoned. Females noticeably plumper when mature.