Aree’s Clown Loach (Ambastaia sidthimunki) es un cobitidae de its native waters; alcanza 6–8.8 cm a 15–25 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
15–25 °C
pH
7–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
6–8.8 cm
Tanque mínimo
93 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time
Origen
Mekong basin, SE Asia
Descripción de la especie
Cobitidae species Ambastaia sidthimunki comes from Mekong basin, SE Asia. A sand-sifting bottom resident most active after the lights fade. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 6–8.8 cm. Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended. Choose sand over gravel, feed after dusk, and keep ammonia at zero — loaches punish neglect visibly. Maintain 15–25 °C at pH 7–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Sandy stretches of slow rivers
Corriente
Gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Tolerates moderate oxygen levels
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Fine sand for burrowing
Decoración dura
Smooth stones and driftwood caves
Plantas
Low-light tolerant plants
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended
Dieta
Unfussy omnivore; feed sinking foods after lights dim
Compañeros recomendados
Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict