Checkerboard loach

About me: Hello, I am a checkerboard loach. You can easily recognize me by my black and white checkerboard pattern and a golden spot behind the eye. I am a free-spawning loach, which is why breeding in the aquarium has not yet been possible. I like to swim in a group and eat a snail from time to time. You should pay special attention that the tank is not too small or I am kept with too little company. The swimming space, as well as hiding places should also not come too short! Please check my friends, because I must not be kept together with long-finned fish.

General information: The females are larger than the males.

Size: 2.36 inch - 2.76 inch

PH value: 5.50 - 7.50

Water hardness: 5.00 - 14.50º dGH

Temperature: 24.00 - 28.00 ºC

Schwimming position: Unten

Aquascaping ?: Caves and hiding places

Feed: Dry/frozen and live food and also: Snails

Minimal tank capacity: 100 liters

Minimal edge length: 31.50 inch

Minimal edge height: 7.87 inch

Origin: Southeast Asia

Stream: Yes

Swarm or group behavior: Yes

Colorful: No

Fresh water: Yes

Salt water: No

Socialization possible: Yes