Schistura balteata

Two dark vertical bars lie beneath the dorsal fin; the caudal-fin base lacks a black crossband.

Fish sold as sumo with pink-orange bands are not automatically this species.

Adult length

Up to 8 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–26 °C

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

2–12 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits clear, oxygen-rich, fast-flowing streams and headwaters over coarse sand, gravel and rocks.

Groups need sufficient floor area and hiding places.