Hotoke Loach (Lefua echigonia)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–22 °C

pH

6.8–7.5

Dureza GH

8–18 dGH

Tamaño adulto

5.3–7.8 cm

Tanque mínimo

73 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal

Origen

Japan

Descripción de la especie

Lefua echigonia is a Nemacheilidae from Japan. Half of its life happens after dark; give it fine sand and it will reward you with natural foraging. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 5.3–7.8 cm. Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. Use a soft sand bed and feed sinking foods; coarse gravel wears down its sensory barbels. Maintain 18–22 °C at pH 6.8–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Hill-streams and riffles over pebbles

Corriente

Strong, well-oxygenated current

Oxígeno disuelto

Requires well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Smooth pebbles and coarse sand

Decoración dura

Stacked stones forming crevices

Plantas

Anubias and other hardy attachers

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident

Dieta

Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats

Compañeros recomendados

• Small calm cyprinids — Occupy a different water layer

Evitar con

• Large predators — Loaches are on the menu

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Females rounder-bodied

Método de cría

Scatters eggs among fine plants; no aftercare