Nichol's Brook Loach (Schistura nicholsi)

Familia: Nemacheilidae

Nichol's Brook Loach es un loquita de arroyo de agua dulce originario de Yunnan, China. Alcanza 9–13.2 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
9–13.2 cm
Tanque mínimo
209 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal
Origen
Yunnan, China

Descripción de la especie

Schistura nicholsi, a member of the family Nemacheilidae, comes from Yunnan, China, where it inhabits hill-streams and riffles over pebbles. Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal and omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats, it grows to 9–13.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Schistura species in our database include Schistura fasciolata, Schistura incerta, Schistura latifasciata.

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
  • Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict
Evitar con
  • Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Females rounder-bodied
Método de cría
Scatters eggs among fine plants; no aftercare

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Nichol's Brook Loach?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Nichol's Brook Loach?

Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Nichol's Brook Loach y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 9–13.2 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 209 L o más.

¿Qué come Nichol's Brook Loach?

Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats. Forraja sobre smooth pebbles and coarse sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Nichol's Brook Loach con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal — combínalo con Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict. Aleja Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters.

¿De dónde es originario Nichol's Brook Loach?

De Yunnan, China: hill-streams and riffles over pebbles, con strong, well-oxygenated current.

¿Cómo se reproduce Nichol's Brook Loach?

Scatters eggs among fine plants; no aftercare. Females rounder-bodied.