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Nemacheilus troglocataractus Profile*x

Post by Martin Thoene » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:09 pm

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Scientific name: Nemacheilus troglocataractus (Kottelat & Géry, 1989)

Common name: None

Synonyms: None

Distribution: Tham Sai Yok Noi, Thailand

Sexual Dimorphism: Not known

Maximum size: 2.75 inches (6.8cm)

Similar to: Other cave Nemacheilus Species

Care: Only lives in well-oxygenated, moderate flow in nature. A well-filtered aquarium with lots of hiding places and sand substrate is best.

Feeding: Probably would accept most aquarium foods offered - sinking catfish pellets, flake, frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, brineshrimp, daphnia etc.

Water parameters: pH: 6-7.5 Hardness: Medium Max dh: 12

Temperature: 70ºF to 79ºF (21-26°C)

Breeding: None reported in aquarium.

Notes: Nemacheilus troglocataractus is one of a few blind, cave dwelling Loach species. Due to its very limited location it is at risk from collection for aquaria so it is not recommended that it be considered for such.

Lives only in caves, in headwater stream with a relatively low volume of water flowing over rocks, alternating with small pools and gravel-bottomed shallow areas. Individuals have been seen seen adhering to rocks in fast-flowing, well-aerated water or swimming in pools.

Blind cave loaches are known to have been imported into North America and it is possible they were this species. Its inclusion here is mainly out of interest.

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Caption: Nemacheilus troglocataractus
Credit: Kamphol Udomritthiruj

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