Mesonoemacheilus triangularis

Pale, oblique saddles with black borders; in juveniles they may join into sideways arrow-shaped bands.

Pale, oblique saddles have black borders; in juveniles they may join into sideways arrow-shaped bands. Adult markings are more fragmented and complex.

Adult length: Up to 6 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 18–25.5 °C
pH: 6–7.5
Hardness: 2–12 dGH

Natural habitat: Inhabits streams with pebbly beds.

A group needs sufficient floor space and shelters.

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Diet and feeding

Offer suitably sized dried foods alongside small live or frozen foods; it cannot live on leftovers alone.

Same-species behaviour

Keep more than four fish. Both peaceful and strongly territorial behavior have been seen; monitor aggression and access to food.

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