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==Alternative names== :Burmese Loach, {{cn|Golden Zebra Loach}}, {{cn|Silver Striped Loach}} == 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. ==Tank compatibility== :A sociable fish that should be kept in groups of at least 5 or 6. Will be peaceful towards other tank mates, but do not keep with delicate fish that may be bothered by this fish's active nature. == Diet == :Will accept most foods including pellet and sinking wafers, will also take live/frozen food such as [[foods::bloodworm]] and [[foods::daphnia]]. These Loaches will eat small snails also (but will generally ignore tougher [[Malaysian Trumpet Snail]]s). ==Feeding regime== :Feed once or twice a day. == Environment Specifics == :Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of hiding places in [[bogwood]] and rocks and does well in a planted tank. Provide a soft substrate such as rounded gravel or sand, sharp substrate may damage their delicate barbels. == Behaviour == :A generally peaceful Loach that develops a hierarchy 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. == 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. == Pictures == == External links == *[http://www.fishbase.com/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=24691 Fishbase] *[http://www.loaches.com/species-index/botia-histronica Loaches.com] *[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/375.htm Fish Profiles] [[Category:Fish (Freshwater)]] [[Category:Fish Species]] [[Category:Loach (Freshwater)]] [[genus::Botia| ]]

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