Botia histrionica
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| Burmese Loach | |
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| Burmese Loach | |
| Species | Botia histrionica |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 12.7 cm
4-5 " (10.2-12.7cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 302.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Burmese Loach, Golden Zebra Loach, Silver Striped Loach
[edit] Sexing
- These fish are difficult to sex visually, mature females may appear more broad in the abdomen. There are no known records of this fish being bred in captivity.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A sociable fish that should be kept in groups of at least 5 or 6. Will be peaceful towards other tankmates, but do not keep with delicate fish that may be bothered by this fish's active nature.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and sinking wafers, will also take live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia. These Loaches will eat small snails also.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places and does well in a planted tank.
[edit] Behaviour
- A generally peaceful Loach that develops a heirarchy within their group, expect some disputes until a group is settled. May also be nocturnal until established in the tank. Having more hiding places will mean that you will see your loach more as it will come out more due to it feeling safer.
[edit] Identification
- Juveniles of this Loach can be mistaken for Botia kubotai, Botia almorhae, and Botia rostrata, however, when this fish matures it develops a rich golden colour across the top parts of the body, different from other similar Loaches.
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Facts about Botia histrionica
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Burmese Loach |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cobitidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 5 in (12.7 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 302.15 K (29 °C, 84.2 °F, 543.87 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Botia histrionica |
