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Name
Scientific name
Schistura sp. 1
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Nemacheilidae
Common names
Ring Loach
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
The ring loach, Schistura sp. 1, is a nemacheilid loach collected for the trade in the Torsa river, a Brahmaputra tributary in West Bengal,…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
Not recorded
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India, Brahmaputra, Torsa
Writing
Etymology
Schistura: from the Greek schizein, meaning 'to divide', and oura, meaning 'tail', in reference to the caudal-fin shape of many species.
Distribution
Unclear, but fish for the aquarium trade are collected in the Torsa river near Cooch Behar in northern West Bengal state, India. The Torsa is a tributary of th…
Habitat
Unconfirmed but would appear to dwell over sand or other soft substrate-types in nature since it has a propensity to bury itself when startled.
Aquarium size
Even a small group will need an aquarium with base dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm or similar.
Maintenance
Not difficult to maintain under the correct conditions. At least part of the substrate should be composed of sand to allow the fish to bury themselves and thus…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to feed on small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton with only relatively small amounts of plant matter and other organic detritus consum…
Behaviour and compatibility
Unlike many congeners this species is peaceful with conspecifics and seems to appreciate being maintained in a group so the purchase of four or more specimens …
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Unreported.
Notes
The identity of this fish is somewhat unclear although it's available in the aquarium trade on an occasional basis. It's been considered to represent various s…
References
References
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