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Yasuhikotakia modesta
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| Modest Loach | |
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| Modest Loach | |
| Species | Yasuhikotakia modesta |
| Family | Cobitidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 25.4 cm
9-10 " (22.9-25.4cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
2-8 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Orange Finned Loach, Blue Loach, Redtail Botia, Modest Loach, Blue Botia
[edit] Synonyms
- Botia modesta, Botia rubrippinis
[edit] Sexing
- Females generally plumper all over than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Should only be kept with similar sized robust fish. Should be kept in groups of 4 or more.
[edit] Diet
- Is effective in keeping snail populations under control. Will eat a variety of foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Will dig in the substrate, so small gravel or sand is best, not suitable for planted tanks. Will need hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- A highly territorial fish within its own group and will set up a hierarchy.
[edit] Identification
- A heavy-set Loach with a similar body shape to the Clown Loach. The body is pale blue in colour and all fins are orange-red, although yellow-finned variations have been seen which can be mistaken for Yasuhikotakia lecontei.
