Dwarf Chain Loach
Ambastaia sidthimunki
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
6 cm
Min tank
90 L
Where to buy
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What Dwarf Chain Loach costs in South Africa
5 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
R150
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SA median R71 across 2 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A miniature botiid with a chain-link pattern and an unusually busy, playful nature. Must be kept in a group of six or more; kept alone it becomes withdrawn and stops feeding well.
Care guide
Keeping Dwarf Chain Loach healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 90L aquarium suits Dwarf Chain Loach. Match décor to its natural habitat: planting, rockwork or open swimming room as needed.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking foods, frozen, snails. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Playful, highly social. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Dwarf Chain Loach depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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