Mottled loach - Acanthocobitis botia
Mottled loach ( common name )
Acanthocobitis botia ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 10 - 11 cm ( 3.94 - 4.33 in )
- pH of water: 6.8 - 7.4
- Water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18 °N
- Recommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C ( 75.2 - 78.8 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South Asia
Information about care
Feeding
Beef heart, bloodworms, granules, etc.
Sexing
Females are rounder.
Breeding
Egg-layer. They breed very rarely in captivity.
Lifespan
4-6 years.
Additional information
Also known as Zipper Loach.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Beef heart, bloodworms, granules, etc.
Sexing
Females are rounder.
Breeding
Egg-layer. They breed very rarely in captivity.
Lifespan
4-6 years.
Additional information
Also known as Zipper Loach.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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