Nemacheilus troglocataractus, a member of the family Nemacheilidae, is native to cave waters of W Asia. 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 9.8–14.4 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 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.
原生環境
生息地
Hill-streams and riffles over pebbles
水流
Strong, well-oxygenated current
溶存酸素
Requires well-oxygenated water
レイアウトと設備
底床
Smooth pebbles and coarse sand
流木・石組
Stacked stones forming crevices
水草
Anubias and other hardy attachers
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident
餌
Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats
おすすめの混泳相手
Small calm cyprinids — Occupy a different water layer