In the wild, these fish live amongst the leaf litter in sluggish waterways, and many aquarists find that keeping - and regularly replacing - dried Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa) on the bottom of their aquarium provides these fish with natural hiding places and conditions.
| Synonyms | Acanthophthalmus javanicus, Acantophthalmus javanicus, A. oblongus, Cobitis oblonga, Pangio javanicus |
| Distribution | Cambodia, Indonesia (Borneo, Java, Sumatra), Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. |
| Maximum Size | 8cm (3.2") |
| Temperature | 23-26°C |
| Water Parameters | Soft and slightly acidic is best long-term. pH: 5.0-7.0, dH: up to 12 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Community |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Females are noticeably plumper when filled with eggs. |
Black Sand Loach 6-7cm
- Product Code: Loaches
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£3.50
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Tags: Loaches