Nikolsky's Loach — a Cobitidae from 欧洲, peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand. Reaches 10.3–15.1 cm; loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy. 5–25 °C.
Care parameters
Water temperature
5–25 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH hardness
5–15 dGH
Adult length
10.3–15.1 cm
Minimum tank
274 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand
Origin
欧洲
Species overview
Cobitidae species Misgurnus nikolskyi comes from 欧洲. A sand-sifting bottom resident most active after the lights fade. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 10.3–15.1 cm. Loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy. Choose sand over gravel, feed after dusk, and keep ammonia at zero — loaches punish neglect visibly. Maintain 5–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.