Schistura spilota

Scientific name: Schistura spilota

Common name: N/A

Family: Nemacheilidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 8 - 9 cm (3.15 - 3.54 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.1

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 15°N (71.43 - 267.86ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 21 - 24 °C (69.8 - 75.2°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: East Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Schistura spilota will greedily accept any foods offered, use a sinking pellet or quality flake for the staple diet but give the fish treats twice a week of blood worms and brine shrimp. They may harass other tank mates at feeding times. OriginAsia; Schistura spilota are mainly found in Thailand.

Sexing

When viewed from above, the males will have a stouter head shape.

Breeding

As of yet there are no reported cases of these breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Schistura spilota is 5-8 years.

Short description

When mature these fish become territorial with each other so if more than on specimen is kept, provide plenty of hiding places and décor that can break the eye line. Schistura spilota prefer a high water flow in the aquarium with well oxygenated water. Never keep these with delicate species as they will harass them.

Pictures

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