Loaches / Botias
General: These are social bottom dwelling fish which inhabit the bottom of the tank. Most loaches have tiny spines directly underneath their eyes.
Housing: The tank should contain plenty of
rocks, and plants as they like to hide during the day. Maintain good
filtration and frequent partial water. Water movement via power filters or
a powerhead is enjoyed. Many loaches will jump so maintain a tight
cover. Temperature 76-82 degree.
Feeding: Feed a variety of flakes, small pellets,
frozen and freeze-dried foods. Sinking catfish pellets are recommended.
Live or frozen bloodworms are readily accepted.
Tank Mates: Most loaches will get along with
other fish of similar size. Some are territorial, but do not cause trouble. Many of them are more active and night, and
like to hide during the day.
Community Tank Suggestions: Loaches may fit into these community
tanks: Community #1,
Community
#2, Community #3, Community
#4, Community
#5, Community #6, Community
#7
Natural environment- Europe and Asia
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Clown Loach: Grows to 7" Botia macracantha A colorful and popular bottom dweller; adults are hardy and long lived; juveniles are more delicate. They are secretive and like to hide during the day. Keep them warm. (76-84) |
Kuhlii Loach: Grows to 3.5" Acanthophthalmus kuhlii |
Gold Dojo Loach Grows to 4" Misgurnus anguillicaudatus .
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Weather Loach ( Dojo Loach): Grows to 4" Misgurnus anguilllicaudatus |
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Tiger Botia Botia helodes adult size: 5" |
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