Sinibotia robusta

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Golden Zebra Loach
Golden Zebra Loach
Species	Sinibotia robusta
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L)
Size	7.087 in 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1")
pH	7.0 - 7.8
Temp.	291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R18 -24 °C (64.4-75.2°F)
Water Hardness	6-22
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Chinese Golden Zebra Loach.

Often misidentified as Golden Zebra Loach (Botia striata)

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Botia robusta

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to sex, and breeding is not known in captivity. Mature females may have a thicker body than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Gets along with most fish but can be boisterous so needs to be mixed with similar sized fish. This fish benefits from the company of a small shoal of its own kind.

[edit] Diet

Will eat most tropical fish food including plant pellets, algae wafers, live and frozen foods (bloodworm, brine shrimp etc.)

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed at lights out when they are most active

[edit] Environment Specifics

Requires extremely aerated and fast flowing water and pristine water conditions to be most active and happy. Spawning behaviour can be induced with a water change the previous night and water flow reduced at dawn. No recorded spawning has occurred in the aquarium with this species

[edit] Behaviour

A nocturnal fish best observed at dusk and early evening. True bottom feeder, rarely ventures to the middle of the tank. Peaceful species but due to their size and speed can be boisterous if not deliberately harming other tank mates.

[edit] Identification

Sand/golden colour with darker stripes and Elongated nose with 3 stripes. Commonly misidentified with Botia striata and Sinibotia superciliaris.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Loaches.com