Acanthocobitis zonalternans
Summary
Scientific name: Acanthocobitis zonalternans (Blyth, 1860)
Common name: None known
Synonyms: Cobitis zonalternans, Nemacheilus zonalternans, Noemacheilus zonalternans
Distribution: India, Thailand
Sexual Dimorphism: When males are in breeding condition, they show bright colouration on finage, especially the dorsal fin.
Maximum size: 3 inches (7.8cm)
Similar to: Other Acanthocobitis
Care: The tank for these fish should mimic their natural environment which are the gravel/sand bottom hillstreams of India and Thailand. Plenty of stones and shelters for hiding is recommended. Ideally, these loaches should be provided with brook/hillstream aquarium conditions incorporating a high flow rate and well oxygenated water - please see Hillstream Loaches: Specialists at Life in the Fast Lane for a more detailed explanation.
Feeding: Most foods accepted. Commercial sinking formulations and bottom-dwelling live-foods. Frozen foods such as Bloodworm/Brine shrimp.
Water parameters: pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft-medium. Max dh: 12 Recommended
Temperature: 68ºF to 77 ºF (18-25°C)
Breeding: Has been bred in aquarium.
Notes
Found in a variety of streams from river mainstreams to small brooks. Seems to
avoid mountain streams with steep gradient. Seems to prefer shallow riffles over
small pebbles above which its maturated color pattern makes it inconspicuous
from the surface. Also collected on a muddy to sandy substrate with a few
stones/pebbles.
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