Niwaella multifasciata
Summary
Scientific name: Niwaella multifasciata (Wakiya & Mori, 1929)
Common name: None
Synonyms: Cobitis multifasciata
Distribution: Only in Nak Tong River system, South Korea
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known
Maximum size: 5.5 inches (15 cm)
Similar to: Some Pangio species, but grows much larger.
Care: The species lives in clear water over gravel bottoms with larger stones which they hide beneath. The aquarium should have a decent flow rate and be well-oxygenated. A substrate of fine sand and lots of smooth rounded pebbles and numerous shelters such as bog-wood and slate. Reasonably bright lighting to simulate the shallow stream beds in which they are found.
Feeding: Most foods probably accepted. Commercial sinking formulations and bottom-dwelling live-foods. Frozen foods such as Bloodworm, Brine shrimp, Daphnia.
Water parameters: pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft-medium Max dh: 12
Temperature: 68ºF to 75 ºF (20-23.8°C)
Breeding: None reported in aquarium.
Notes
Little is known of this species as regards aquarium specimens. Some interesting information with pictures of fry development are here:
http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/N/Niwaella_multifasciata.asp
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