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Gray's Stone Loach

Gray's Stone Loach

Balitora brucei

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

8-10 cm (3.1-3.9")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.2

Temp.

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

Water Hardness

5-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

2-5 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Balitoridae

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Additional names

Gray's Stone Loach

Additional scientific names

Balitora brucei brucei, Balitora brucei burmanicus, Balitora maculata, Homaloptera brucei, Homaloptera maculata, Platycara anisura, Platycara maculata

Origin

From deeper fast flowing rivers and streams in Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar.

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External Links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )