From the waters of Yunnan, China comes Schistura nicholsi, a member of the family Nemacheilidae. A sand-sifting bottom resident most active after the lights fade. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 9–13.2 cm. Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. Choose sand over gravel, feed after dusk, and keep ammonia at zero — loaches punish neglect visibly. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
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
Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict