Schistura similis

Scientific name: Schistura similis Kottelat, 1990

Schistura similis is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae that grows to about 7 cm (2.8 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 18–25°C (64–77°F) and a pH of 7.0–7.5. Native range: Asia, Salween basin.

Schistura similis care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
7 cm (2.8 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
18–25°C (64–77°F)
pH
7.0–7.5
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, sinking pellets, frozen foods and brine shrimp.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8. A member of the group of species with complete or nearly complete lateral line, 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays, 9+8 branched caudal rays and no sexual dimorphism. Distinguished from all other Schistura species by the presence of a large free posterior chamber of gas bladder; 7-8 very regular bars, wider than interspaces; length of caudal peduncle 11.5-15.4% SL, 53-74% HL;; depth of caudal peduncle 11.5-15.4% SL, 55-73% HL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Schistura similis
Family
Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.8
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Salween basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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