Yasuhikotakia modesta

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Modest Loach
Modest Loach
Species	Yasuhikotakia modesta
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)
pH	6.0 - 7.2
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 303.15 K 86 °F 545.67 °R24 -30 °C (75.2-86°F)
Water Hardness	2-8
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Orange Finned Loach, Blue Loach, Redtail Botia, Modest Loach, Blue Botia

[edit] Other Scientific Names

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 heirarchy.

[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.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Loaches.com