Sand loach - Acanthocobitis urophthalmus
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Species Name: Acanthocobitis urophthalmus
Common Names: Banded mountain loach, Sand loach
Synonyms: Nemacheilus urophthalmus
Family: Balitoridae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max Size: 4-5 cm / 2.5-3 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Asia; Kelani River to Nilwala River, Sri Lanka
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Any community fish that will not bully the Sand loach (Acanthocobitis urophthalmus). Avoid aggressive fish such as cichlids. This species should always be kept in groups.
Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.5 , temperature 23-26 ° C / 73-79 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Sand loach (Acanthocobitis urophthalmus) requires very clean water with a current and constant oxygen flow. Likes driftwood and rocks on the bottom of the aquarium. Decorate the aquarium so that there are some calmer areas behind rocks or roots where the loaches can rest from the current.
Feeding: Sand loach (Acanthocobitis urophthalmus) is a omnivorous bottom feeder. Catfish pellets and algae wafers are favourites of this species, but they will accept a wide variety of food as long as it sinks to the bottom of the tank.
Breeding: No recorded breeding in home aquaria.