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== Origin ==
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|origin=:Endemic to Western Ghats and Maharashtra in India.
:Endemic to Western Ghats and Maharashtra in India.
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|sexing=:Unable to determine visually, although the females develop very large abdomens before spawning
 
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|tank_compatibility=:Bottom dwelling fish that is very peaceful. Will get along with most types of fish. Not to be put in a tank with aggressive fish nor with very shy fish that may be bothered by this fish's boisterous behaviour. Will eat snails.
 
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|diet=:Eats Crustaceans and small [[foods::insects]] and [[foods::worms]]. Should accept flake and other dried sinking catfish food. Eats frozen food like small worms and [[foods::bloodworms]]. Is very effective in snail removal if not fed directly.
== Sexing ==
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|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.
:Unable to determine visually, although the females develop very large abdomens before spawning
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|environment_specifics=:Most substrates are acceptable, but sand or small gravel is preferred. Hiding places are required.
 
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|behaviour=:Very active by day for a Loach. Generally peaceful but will bother shy fish. Spawning is a group activity over gravel and is usually very boisterous, smooth substrate should be provided to avoid damage to the fish during this process.
 
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|identification=:This fish has an orange body with several sets of thin black vertical bands and a bristled mouth/nose. Not to be mistaken for ''[[Botia rostrata]]''.
== Tank compatibility ==
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:Bottom dwelling fish that is very peaceful. Will get along with most types of fish. Not to be put in a tank with aggressive fish nor with very shy fish that may be bothered by this fish's boisterous behaviour. Will eat snails.
 
 
 
 
 
== Diet ==
 
:Eats Crustaceans and small [[foods::insects]] and [[foods::worms]]. Should accept flake and other dried sinking catfish food. Eats frozen food like small worms and [[foods::bloodworms]]. Is very effective in snail removal if not fed directly.
 
 
 
 
 
== Feeding regime ==
 
:Feed once or twice a day.
 
 
 
 
 
== Environment specifics ==
 
:Most substrates are acceptable, but sand or small gravel is preferred. Hiding places are required.
 
 
 
 
 
== Behaviour ==
 
:Very active by day for a Loach. Generally peaceful but will bother shy fish. Spawning is a group activity over gravel and is usually very boisterous, smooth substrate should be provided to avoid damage to the fish during this process.
 
 
 
 
 
== Identification ==
 
:This fish has an orange body with several sets of thin black vertical bands and a bristled mouth/nose. Not to be mistaken for ''[[Botia rostrata]]''.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach
 
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach

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