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Name
Scientific name
Misgurnus dabryanus
Described by
Authority Guichenot, Year 1872, Bracketed
Family
Cobitidae
Summary
The large-scaled loach, Misgurnus dabryanus, is a 'true' loach from the Yangtze and Pearl rivers in China, plus Taiwan and the Amur in Russ…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 16–23°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
1–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
China, Japan, Russia, Taiwan
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Described from the Yangtze Jiang (Yangtze River) basin in China and currently-accepted to occur throughout middle and lower reaches of both the Yangtze and Zhu…
Habitat
Most commonly found in shallow, slow-moving sections of rivers and streams or calm habitats such as swamps, oxbows, backwaters and paddy fields. These are ofte…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with a base measuring 90 ∗ 30 cm36 ∗ 12 in or more should be considered the minimum requirement.
Maintenance
Must be provided with a soft, sandy substrate since some of its time is spent completely buried. When coarser gravel is used it may become stressed or damage i…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Chiefly a predator foraging for insect larvae, small crustaceans and suchlike. In the aquarium it will accept sinking dried foods but should also be offered re…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is generally very peaceful though it may prey on eggs, fry, or very small fishes. It can be kept singly but seems more at ease and active when mai…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are typically heavier-bodied and a little larger then males, while in mature males the pectoral fins are enlarged with thickened rays.
Reproduction
Reports of captive breeding are scarce and we've been unable to find one containing any significant detail, though the fish are induced to spawn by means of ho…
Notes
An exceptionally hardy and adaptable species tolerant of a wide range of physiological variables and flexible of diet, factors which have allowed it to spread …
References
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