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Lepidocephalichthys berdmorei

Burmese Butterfly Loach, Burmese Loach, Butterfly Loach
Temperature
20–25°C
pH
8–8
dGH
2–12 ppm
Size
12 cm
Tank
60 L
Burmese Loaches are peaceful bottom dwellers, best kept in groups of 5 to 6 to reduce stress. Ideal tank mates include other loaches or peaceful community fish. Their natural behavior includes sifting through substrates for food, so fine sand or smooth gravel is recommended to avoid injury.

Water parameters

Hardness
2–12 ppm
Temperature
20–25°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
12 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
60 L

Distribution

Bangladesh,China,India,Laos,Thailand.