Acanthocobitis botia

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Eye Spot Loach
Eye Spot Loach
Species	Acanthocobitis botia
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L)
Size	4.331 in 9-11 cm (3.5-4.3")
pH	7.0 - 7.2
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	15-25
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Eye Spot Loach, Mottled Loach, Zipper Loach, Spot Loach, Sand Loach, Striped Loach

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Noemacheilus botia, Nemacheilus botia, Cobitis botia, Nemacheilus botia botia, Botia nebulosa, Nemachilus botius, Nemachilus botia, Nemachilus mackenziei

[edit] Sexing

Females are broader than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful bottom dweller, keep with other peaceful community fish who are not bothered by a strong current which this fish requires.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellets and flake and adores bloodworm and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

In the wild these fish are found in fast flowing streams, will appreciate rock work and bogwood to hide under. Needs a well aerated tank with a good current. Prefers a soft substrate of either small gravel or sand to sift through.

[edit] Behaviour

An active fish that spends most of its time on the substrate.

[edit] Identification

Can be mistaken for Botia striata, except for this fish has a distinctive eyespot on the caudal peduncle.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Loaches.com
• Fish Profiles
• Seriously Fish