
Acanthocobitis zonalternans
Acanthocobitis zonalternans is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It lives on the bottom. It grows to 12.2 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–25 °C.
- Size
- 12.2 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 20–25 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 60 × 30 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature20–25 °C
pH6.0–7.5
Hardness2–10 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- On the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyNemacheilidae
- GenusAcanthocobitis
- SpeciesAcanthocobitis zonalternans
Quick answers
- Acanthocobitis zonalternans size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 12.2 cm (total length).
- Acanthocobitis zonalternans tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm.
- Acanthocobitis zonalternans water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 20–25 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–10 °dGH.
- Acanthocobitis zonalternans: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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