Siju Loach (Schistura sijuensis)

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Siju Loach

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Siju Loach

Schistura sijuensis

76 Litres (20 US G.)

4-5 cm (1.6-2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)

5-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

3-5 years

Family

Nemacheilidae





Additional names

Siju Loach

Additional scientific names

Noemacheilus sijuensis, Mesonoemacheilus sijuensis, Nemacheilus sijuensis


Origin[edit]

Found only in Siju Cave and Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India.

Species Note[edit]

This fish is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List 1996.

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