Freshwater
Japanese striped loach
Cobitis biwae
Cobitidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 10.9 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 118 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding. Commercially cultured in Japan.
Other names
In other languages
- Japansk pigsmerling
Articles
All articles
How many fish can I keep?4 min read
Why "one cm of fish per liter" falls short, and what adult size, schools, territory and swimming zones mean for how many fish a tank can hold.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.