Cobitis lutheri
Summary
Scientific name: Cobitis lutheri (Rendahl, 1935 )
Common name: Luther's Spiny Loach, Speckled Loach
Synonyms: Cobitis taenia lutheri
Distribution: Western half of Korea, China, Eastern Siberia, Lake Khanka and Amur basin, Sakhalin Island and Korean Peninsula
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known
Maximum size: 3 inches (8cm)
Similar to: Other Cobitis
Care: Lives in clear, fast streams over sandy substrates. The aquarium should aim to match these conditions with good filtration and some flow. Subdued lighting.
Feeding: Will eat most proprietry 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
This is another localized sub-species of Cobitis taenia. It is considered a threatened species.
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