Schistura unknown07
Summary
Scientific name: Schistura unknown07
Common name: None
Synonyms: None
Distribution: Not known
Sexual Dimorphism: None known. Females probably
plumper.
Maximum size: Not known
Similar to: Other Schistura species
Care: Typical Schistura species. The aquarium should have a
good flow rate and be well-oxygenated. Provide piles of large pebbles or slate
to create hiding places. The rest of the aquarium base should have smooth
rounded pebbles and sand or fine grained gravel with reasonably bright lighting.
Please see Hillstream Loaches: Specialists at Life in the Fast Lane for a more detailed explanation of aquarium requirements.
Feeding: Most foods accepted. Commercial sinking formulations and bottom-dwelling live-foods. Frozen foods such as Bloodworm/Brine shrimp.
Water parameters: pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft-medium. Max dh: 12.
Temperature: 68ºF to 77 ºF (18-25°C)
Breeding: Unknown
Notes
All Schistura are territorial to greater or lesser
degrees, and should be housed in an aquarium featuring multiple hiding places
and decor designed to break line of sight between territories. Do not house with
delicate species. This species is reported as being less skittish than some
other Schistura.
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