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. This time, we would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the striped loach and how to keep it.
What is a striped loach?
The Suejishima loach is a species of loach in the family Carpidae. The habitat of the striped loach is the freshwater areas of Honshu (west of Gifu), Shikoku, and Kyushu in Japan. The striped loach is a native species of Japan.The striped loach is a loach with stripes on the sides of its body. The body shape of the striped loach is long and slender, and it has three whiskers on each side of its mouth. The number of stripes on the body and the straightness of the stripes reflect individual differences and regional differences in habitat. *The species was finely classified in 2012 and is now collectively known as the Suzhishimadoroidea.
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How to keep Suzhishima loach
The striped loach is an easy species to keep as long as you know how to keep it. 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 character of the Suzishima loach is mild-mannered. For this reason, 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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Points about spawning
Many people who keep striped loaches want to breed them. However, it is very difficult to breed the striped loach 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 a striped loach
The threadfin loach is characterized by straight lines on the sides of its body that resemble threads. If you look closely at these straight lines, you will see that they are connected by dots like spots. Therefore, some Suzishima loach have a polka-dot pattern that is broken in the middle of the loach's body. The striped loach is becoming increasingly popular in recent years, partly because of its cute appearance, in which the loach dips its body into the sand or mud and only its eyes are visible.When mixed with other freshwater fish such as goldfish and killifish, they will eat the food they leave behind and the moss that grows on the walls of the aquarium, thus helping to stabilize the water quality. Also, since the striped loach is a native species of Japan, it is recommended to keep it in an aquarium with a subdued coloration, unlike tropical fish native to other countries, which are more attractive. If you are interested in striped loach, we recommend that you take a look at them at a specialty store.
