Eight-Barb Loach (Lefua costata)
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Eight-Barb Loach
Eight-Barb Loach
Lefua costata
132 Litres (35 US G.)
9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
18 -22 °C (64.4-71.6°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Nemacheilidae
Contents
Additional names
- Eight-Barb Loach, Eightbarbel Loach, Eight-Whiskered Stone Loach, Rice Loach
Additional scientific names
- Diplophysa costata, Lefua costata costata
Origin
- Asia: Lakes and rivers of Russian Far East, Korea, Northern Chian and Mongolia.
Sexing
- Difficult to sex visually.
Tank compatibility
- Should not mind company of its own kind, and should only be kept with peaceful robust tankmates that appreciate similar water conditions.
Diet
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- This fish prefers a shallow tank with dense planting. Substrate should allow for burrowing.
Behaviour
- A peaceful burrowing fish.
Identification
- A very elongated fish with a bold black lateral line from nose to caudal fin on a pale brown base colour. It has 4 sets of barbels on its nose giving it its common name.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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