Difference between revisions of "Acantopsis choirorhynchos"
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| − | + | :Found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaya, Indonesia (Sumatra and Java), Borneo, and Vietnam. Known from the Chao Phraya and Mekong basin.<ref>{{FishBase |id=12241}} Distribution</ref> | |
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| − | + | :Females are mostly larger than the males with a broader abdomen. Mature females may also have more of a reddish colour while the males are more silver/grey. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A peaceful Loach, keep with peaceful tank mates. Keep this Loach in groups of at least 3 or 4, not singly. | ||
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| + | :Will accept most foods including sinking pellet and flake as well as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | :Must have a smooth sandy substrate which they will sift through looking for food and bury themselves. Provide hiding places also, they may bury themselves in the sand. | ||
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| + | :Spend a lot of time hidden in the tank, not a fish you will see often. Known to be good jumpers so a well fitting lid is a must. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongate slender fish with an exceptionally long snout. The body is silver-cream in colour with short brown bands across the spine, with small pale brown scattered spots below and a line of larger deep brown spots down the lateral line. The belly is pale. | ||
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Revision as of 02:57, 13 December 2017
Horsefaced Loach
Horsefaced Loach
Acantopsis choirorhynchos
246 Litres (65 US G.)
20.3-30.5cm (8-12 ")
6.5 - 7.8
25-27.8°C (77 -82 °F)
6-10 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cobitidae
Contents
Additional names
- Horseface Loach, Long Nosed Loach, Banana Loach
Additional scientific names
- Acantopsis biaculeata, Acantopsis choerorhynchus, Acantopsis choirorhynchus
Origin
- Found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaya, Indonesia (Sumatra and Java), Borneo, and Vietnam. Known from the Chao Phraya and Mekong basin.[1]
Sexing
- Females are mostly larger than the males with a broader abdomen. Mature females may also have more of a reddish colour while the males are more silver/grey.
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful Loach, keep with peaceful tank mates. Keep this Loach in groups of at least 3 or 4, not singly.
Diet
- Will accept most foods including sinking pellet and flake as well as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Must have a smooth sandy substrate which they will sift through looking for food and bury themselves. Provide hiding places also, they may bury themselves in the sand.
Behaviour
- Spend a lot of time hidden in the tank, not a fish you will see often. Known to be good jumpers so a well fitting lid is a must.
Identification
- An elongate slender fish with an exceptionally long snout. The body is silver-cream in colour with short brown bands across the spine, with small pale brown scattered spots below and a line of larger deep brown spots down the lateral line. The belly is pale.
Pictures
References
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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