Black-lined loach - Yasuhikotakia nigrolineata

Scientific name: Yasuhikotakia nigrolineata

Common name: Black-lined loach

Family: Botiidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 7 - 8 cm (2.76 - 3.15 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 7 - 18°N (125 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Black-lined loaches will accept all foods but are very fond of live or frozen blood worms. They will also accept tubifex and white worms.

Origin

Northern India, Thailand, and Laos; Black-lined loaches inhabit the muddy streams and still waters.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

There is not a lot of information about their breeding habits, as of yet, there are no reported cases of breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

Expected life span of Yasuhikotakia nigrolineata is 5-8 years.

Short description

Unlike most of the loaches, the Black line Loach is active all day long. They are a peaceful species and tend to be middle swimmers. Best kept in small groups of 5 fish or more, they do need a larger aquarium for the swimming space. Regular water changes are a must. This species is relatively new to the aquarium hobby but they are becoming more available.

Picture

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.