INDIAN LOACHES : 5 - Schistura beavani

Banded loach / Ring loach
Scientific name : Schistura beavani (Günther, 1868)

IUCN status : Least concern

Occurrence : Northern India, Nepal; a mountain river species

Aquarium type : Species/specialist loach setup. Pebbles and hiding spaces helpful.
Water : Needs pristine water conditions, high dissolved oxygen, pH neutral around 7
Temperature : up to 24 Degrees Celsius
Diet : Small live feeds, active feeder

Notes : Although widespread, certain ranges of its distribution are threatened by habitat loss

Related links :
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/24539
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/166535/0