Vinciguerra’s Stone Loach – Schistura vinciguerrae

Schistura vinciguerrae, commonly known as Vinciguerra’s Stone Loach, brings subtle zig-zag patterning and lively creek-dwelling behavior to your aquarium. Perfect for rock-scaped, fast-flow habitats, these loaches forage algae and biofilm while adding natural charm to the substrate.

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Product Title:
Vinciguerra’s Stone Loach – Schistura vinciguerrae

Description:
Elevate your tank’s river-bed aesthetic with the elegant Vinciguerra’s Stone Loach. Sporting slender, torpedo-shaped bodies marked by contrasting dark bands, these peaceful loaches cling to rocks under moderate to strong currents. Hardy and sociable, they thrive in groups, tirelessly grazing algae and detritus to keep your tank pristine.

Key Features:

• Species: Schistura vinciguerrae (Vinciguerra’s Stone Loach)

• Temperament: Peaceful; best kept in groups of 4+

• Water Parameters:

  • Volume: ≥ 80 L

  • Temperature: 20–24 °C

  • pH: 6.5–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

  • Hardness: 5–12 °dGH

  • Flow: Moderate–strong

• Diet: Omnivorous—accepts sinking pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and occasional live/frozen treats

• Origin: Fast-flowing hill streams of Southeast Asia

Care & Setup Tips:

1. Rockscape: Arrange smooth slate or river stones to create crevices and grazing surfaces.

2. Flow & Filtration: Use a powerhead or riffle-style filter to mimic natural currents.

3. Substrate: Fine gravel or sand protects delicate barbels and ventral fins.

4. Tankmates: Ideal with other hillstream loaches, danios, and peaceful cyprinids.

5. Maintenance: Weekly 20 % water changes maintain high oxygen and water quality.

What’s Included:

• One healthy, disease-screened Schistura vinciguerrae

• Secure packaging and detailed acclimation guide