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 °R
18 -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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Facts about Sinibotia robusta
Availability Uncommon
Common name Golden Zebra Loach
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cobitidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 7.087 in (18 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 22  +
Maximum pH 7.8  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 7  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Sinibotia robusta
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