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Scientific name: Iksookimia pumila (Kim & Lee 1987 )
Common name: Sandy Korean Loach
Synonyms: Cobitis koreenis pumilis
Distribution: South-western Korea
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known
Maximum size: 5 inches (13cm)
Similar to: Other Cobitis
Care: Lives in fast streams over sandy substrates. The aquarium should aim to match these conditions with good filtration and some flow. Subdued lighting.
Feeding: Feeds on insects in wild. Will eat most proprietry aquarium foods, supplemented live and frozen foods.
Water parameters: pH: 7.0 - 7.7. Hardness: Medium. Max dh: 12
Temperature: 64.4- 72ºF (18-22 °C).
Breeding: Not bred in aquaria
Notes: Lives in clear streams and is considered a threatened species.
Caption: Iksookimia pumila in "Raising Korean Fish'
Credit: Won-Kyu Lee (Used with permission)
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Does this entry replace the one for Cobitis koreenis pumilis?
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I was fairly certain that was the case. Just didn't want to assume without checking.
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