Home›Where they come from›ManasRiverManasOne profile names the Manas. That is what has been written, not what lives there.Species1Families1Photographed1 of 1Difficulty rated1 of 1That fish is also recorded fromGangesKaliKarnaliKoshiRaidak IIRydak IITeestaSchistura savonaHalf-banded LoachNemacheilidae · Hamilton, 1822Max length50mm SL2.0in SLTank60 × 30cm24 × 12inTemp15–24°C59–75°FpH6.5–8.5This species is seen in the aquarium trade on a relatively frequent basis and is sometimes sold as 'bicolor loach' in the United States. It can be distinguished from congeners by its unique colour pattern comprising 9-10 thin, yellowish bars on a dark background in the upper part of the body, and plain whitish colouration in the lower portion.Moderate