Family: Cobitidae
Borneo loach — a Cobitidae from Southeast Asia, peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand. Reaches 6–8.8 cm; loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy. 24–30 °C.
Pangio shelfordii is a Cobitidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers sandy stretches of slow rivers; in the aquarium it stays peaceful bottom-dweller. Plan on 6–8.8 cm of adult fish at 24–30 °C. Related profiles: Pangio kuhlii, Pangio oblonga, Pangio semicincta.
A moderate-level species: peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 24–30 °C. Room temperature stable range; 24–30 °C recorded range.
Full size is 6–8.8 cm. Minimum tank: 93 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivorous bottom-feeder — sinking pellets, frozen foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand. Recommended tankmates: Small calm cyprinids — Occupy a different water layer. Avoid Large predators — Loaches are on the menu.
Native to Southeast Asia, 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.