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Schistura mahnerti    Kottelat, 1990
Synonyms: none
Common Name: Redtail Zebra Loach
Other Common Names: Redtail Sand Loach, Burmese Border Sand Loach, Burmese Border Loach
Family: Balitoridae
Continent: Asia
Distribution: Thailand
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food:  small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 21-26°C
Water Chemistry:   pH 6.0-8.0
FBAS Size:    Males [75mm]    Females [75mm]
FBAS Class: L
Temperament: can be territorial; best kept with similar size fish
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males slimmer
Breeding: challenge; egglayer
Additional Information: needs plenty of hiding place and a soft substrate such as fine sand.

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