INDIAN LOACHES : 2 - Schistura corica (Nemacheilus corica)

Polka dotted loach
Scientific name : Schistura corica (Hamilton, 1822), reverted to Nemachelius corica

IUCN status : Least concern

Occurrence : Himalayan foothills, a riverine species

Aquarium type : Species/specialist loach setup. Will do well in a hillstream type tank, sandy bottoms work well

Water : Needs pristine water conditions, high dissolved oxygen, pH neutral around 7
Temperature : 24 Degrees Celsius
Diet : Unfussy eater

Notes : Most popular of the Indian Schistura loaches

Relevant links :
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/24545

http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/166617/0