| Fish Information |
| Adult size |
| 4.00 in (10.16 cm) |
| Lifespan |
| 10.0 yr |
| Bioload |
| -N/A- |
| Food type |
| Omnivorous. |
| Swimming area |
| Bottom |
| Temperament |
| Peaceful |
| Sociability |
| -N/A- |
| Sexing |
| -N/A- |
| Reproductive type |
| Egg Layer (Tends Eggs) |
| Breeding |
| Rare |
| Availability |
| Commonly Found in Stores |
| Tolerates Brackish |
| No |
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| Description and Specific Information |
| Good in a community but shy and retiring. Needs lots of plants or driftwood as cover. The more hiding places it has, the more it will appear. Must be kept in groups of at least five. (Can be kept alone)
Often more active at night; somewhat nocturnal.
Enjoys burrowing in sand. Prefers sandy bottom or a bottom that won't injure the fishes body. |
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| Distribution |
Throughout South-East Asia.
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| Tank Information |
| Minimum Tank size |
| 15 gallons |
| Tank setup |
| Mixed Setup |
| Biotope Type |
| -N/A- |
| Light Requirements |
| Low |
| Water Parameters |
| Temperature |
| 77 - 82°F |
| 25 - 28°C |
| pH |
| 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Hardness |
| 4 - 15 dh |
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