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Dwarf Chain Loach
Ambastaia sidthimunki
Family: Botiidae
One of the smallest loaches, the dwarf chain loach has a distinctive chain-link pattern and an endearingly playful personality. Unlike most loaches it is comfortable in the upper water column and is often seen resting on plant leaves. A prized nano loach.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – micro pellets, small bloodworms, daphnia, snails
- lifespan
- 8–12 years
- max size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- tank size
- 20 gallons minimum
- school size
- 6+
- temperament
- Peaceful, social; playful
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <15 ppm
- hardness
- 3–12 dGH
- temperature
- 79–86°F (26–30°C)
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