Lepidocephalichthys cf. guntea
Summary
Scientific name:
Lepidocephalicthys sp (possibly a
variant of L guntea)
Common name:
Panther Loach or Platinum Line Loach
Synonyms: Cobitis guntea, Lepidocephalus guntea
Distribution: Pakistan, Northern India,
Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand.
Sexual Dimorphism: None reported.
Maximum size: Suggested reports of 3 Inches (8
cm)
Similar to: Many Lepidocephalicthys species.
Care: Lepidocephalichthys cf guntea is a peaceful
loach that likes lots of hiding places with soft substrate. This species can be
a active burrower. Sand substrate will be best to protect their delicate skin.
Best kept in groups. Three fish is the recommend minimum that should be kept
together. At times they like each other's company when sheltering under plants
and bogwood. At other times they prefer to be left alone while they burrow under
the substrate.
Feeding: Easily
fed. Accepts good quality flake, sinking pellets, thawed frozen Bloodworm,Brine
Shrimp.
Water parameters: pH: 6.5
-7.5. Hardness: Medium Soft to Medium. Max dh:5
Temperature: 72ºF to 79ºF (22-26°C)
Breeding: None reported.
Notes
Inhabits slow-moving,
shallow waters of canals and inundated floodplains. Often found on or in muddy
substrates. Lives in swamps and rivers including peats. Also found in mountain
streams, prefers small gravel/sand substrates.
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