Cobitis granoie
Summary
Scientific name: Cobitis granoei (Rendahl, 1935 )
Common name: Northern Loach, Siberian Spiny Loach
Synonyms: Cobitis taenia granoei, Cobitis taenia sibirica, Cobitis granoei olivai
Distribution: Korea, China, Mongolia, Siberia
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known
Maximum size: 5 inches (13cm)
Similar to: Other Cobitis
Care: Lives in slow-moving waters over sandy substrates. The aquarium should aim to match these conditions with good filtration and some flow. Subdued lighting.
Feeding: Feeds on insects in wild. Will eat most proprietary aquarium foods, supplemented live and frozen foods.
Water parameters: pH: 7.0 - 7.7 Hardness: Medium Max dh: 12
Temperature: 64.4- 72ºF (18-22 °C)
Breeding: Not bred in aquaria
Notes
Cobitis granoie lives in somewhat deeper waters than the other loaches in sandy places.Photo Gallery
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