INDIAN LOACHES : 6 - Schistura cf. devdevi

Firefly loach / Olive loach
Scientific name : Schistura cf. devdevi ( S. devdevi - Hora 1935)

IUCN status : Near Threatened

Occurrence : Eastern Himalayan foothills

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 22 Degrees Celsius
Diet : Small live feeds, active feeder

Notes : Only rarely available in the aquarium trade.

Related links :
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/24549
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/166496/0