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Scientific name: Niwaella multifasciata (Wakiya & Mori, 1929)
Common name: None
Synonyms: Cobitis multifasciata
Distribution: Only in Nak Tong River system, South Korea
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known
Maximum size: 5.5 inches (15 cm)
Similar to: Some Pangio species, but grows much larger.
Care: The species lives in clear water over gravel bottoms with larger stones which they hide beneath. The aquarium should have a decent flow rate and be well-oxygenated. A substrate of fine sand and lots of smooth rounded pebbles and numerous shelters such as bogwood and slate. Reasonably bright lighting to simulate the shallow stream beds in which they are found.
Feeding: Most foods probably 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: 68ºF to 75 ºF (20-23.8°C)
Breeding: None reported in aquarium.
Notes: Little is known of this species as regards aquarium specimens. Some interesting information with pictures of fry development are here: http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/N/Niwaell ... sciata.asp
Caption: Niwaella multifasciata, from Freshwater Fish by Ki-cheol Choi
Credit: Tom Giammarco
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