Scientific name: Cobitis choii (Kim & Son, 1984)
Common name: Graceful Loach, Choi's Spiny Loach
Synonyms: Iksookimia choii
Distribution: Korea, Amur basin, Russia
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known
Maximum size: 3 inches (8cm)
Similar to: Other Cobitis
Care: Lives in slow-moving waters over sandy substrates. The aquarium should aim to match these conditions with good filtration and some flow. Subdued lighting.
Feeding: Will eat most proprietry aquarium foods, supplemented live and frozen foods.
Water parameters: pH: 7.0 - 7.7 Hardness: Medium Max dh:
Temperature: 64.4- 72ºF (18-22 °C).
Breeding: Not bred in aquaria
Notes: This species likes to bury itself much of the time in soft sand.
Caption: Cobitis choii in "Raising Korean Fish'
Credit: Won-Kyu Lee (Used with permission)