Peacock Loach (Nemacheilus pavonaceus)

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Peacock Loach

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Peacock Loach

Nemacheilus pavonaceus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

Temp.

18 -25 °C (64.4-77°F)

Water Hardness

2-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Nemacheilidae




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Additional names

Peacock Loach

Additional scientific names

Cobitis pavonacea, Acanthocobitis pavonaceus, Noemacheilus pavonaceus, Acanthocobitis pavonacea


Sexing[edit]

Mature females are broader in the belly than males.


Tank compatibility[edit]

A peaceful bottom dweller that appreciates company of its own kind, keep with other peaceful community fish who are not bothered by a strong current which this fish requires.


Diet[edit]

Will accept most foods including sinking pellets and flake and adores bloodworm and daphnia.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.

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External links[edit]

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