Scientific name: Nemacheilus chrysolaimos (Valenciennes, 1846)
Common name: None
Synonyms: Cobitis chrysolaimos
Distribution: Indonesia
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known
Maximum size: 2 inches (5cm)
Similar to: Other Nemacheilus
Care: The aquarium should have a decent flow rate and be well-oxygenated. A substrate of fine sand to allow digging and lots of smooth rounded pebbles and numerous shelters such as bogwood and slate.
Feeding: Most foods accepted. Commercial sinking formulations and bottom-dwelling live-foods. Frozen foods such as Bloodworm, Brine shrimp, Daphnia.
Water parameters: pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft-medium Max dh: 12
Temperature: 76ºF to 80ºF (24-26°C)
Breeding: None reported in aquarium
Notes: Found in nature hiding under mosses, so Java Moss would be suitable in the aquarium. Aquarium should have bright lighting to simulate the shallow stream beds in which they are found.
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Caption: Nemacheilus chrysolaimos natural habitat
Credit: Frank Bambang Yuwono
Caption: Nemacheilus chrysolaimos natural habitat
Credit: Frank Bambang Yuwono