The striped loach is a genus of loach in the family Carpidae that inhabits freshwater areas throughout Japan except western Yamaguchi Prefecture and southwestern Shikoku. In this article, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the striped loach and how to keep it.
What is a striped loach?
The striped loach is a species of loach in the family Carpidae. The striped loach is found in freshwater areas throughout Japan, with the exception of western Yamaguchi Prefecture and southwestern Shikoku. The striped loach is endemic to Japan.The striped loach is a loach with 10 to 20 circular or oval black stripes horizontally arranged on the sides of its body. The body shape of the striped loach is long and slender, with three whiskers on each side of the mouth. The stripe pattern on the body is characterized by the fact that it reflects individual differences and regional differences in its habitat.
マドジョウは、東アジアにある日本、中国、台湾、朝鮮半島が原産でコイ目ドジョウ科ドジョウ属で、オリーブ色に茶褐色の模様があるドジョウになります。今回は、そんなマドジョウの特徴と飼い方を詳しく説明していきたいと思います。 マドジョ[…]
The striped loach is a genus of loach in the family Cobitidae and is found in the freshwater areas of Honshu (west of Gifu), Shikoku, and Kyushu in Japan. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics and how to keep the Suzushima loach [...].
The loach is a member of the loach family, Carpidae, and has a showy orange-colored body. It is also long and thin, and has 10 whiskers around its mouth. In this article, we will explain in detail the characteristics of the loach and how to keep it [...].
How to keep striped loach
The striped loach can be an easy species to keep if you know how to keep them. The life span of the striped loach is approximately 3 to 5 years. Their body size is approximately 6 to 9 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly alkaline to neutral water quality, with a pH range of 6.5 to 8.0. They can live in water temperatures between 5 and 25°C.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the striped loach has a mild temperament. Therefore, many people mix them with killifish and goldfish. They will also eat food left behind by the mixed species, preventing deterioration of the water quality.Since they often live on the bottom or on the walls, we recommend that they be kept somewhat clean.
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メダカを、専門店に見に行くとたくさんの種類に驚きます。値段も違えば、体色や柄も違うので何を基準に選べばいいのか迷います。なので、今回はそんなメダカの種類について詳しく説明していきたいと思います。 メダカの種類 緋メダカ […]
Points about spawning
Many people who keep striped loaches want to breed them. However, it is very difficult to breed mud loaches in a typical breeding environment. In nature, they spawn from May to July. In the environment, they lay eggs of 2 to 4 mm in diameter in shallow water created when the water level rises.They then become adults about two years after hatching. In order to spawn in a captive environment, it is necessary to artificially create a shallow water or marshy area, which is more difficult. Even if they succeed in spawning, it is necessary to isolate the fry and raise them, which takes time and effort.
Points to keep in mind when keeping striped loach
The striped loach is characterized by circular or oval black stripes on the sides of its body. It can be compared to other species when kept in aquariums. For this reason, this species has been gaining popularity in recent years. When mixed with other freshwater fish such as goldfish and killifish, they will eat the food left behind by the other freshwater fish and moss growing on the walls of the aquarium, thus helping to stabilize the water quality.Also, since the striped loach is endemic to Japan, it is recommended that you find its charm in its subdued coloration, unlike tropical fish that originate overseas. If you are interested in striped loach, we recommend that you take a look at them at a specialty store.