Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Zebra Loach, Botia striata

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Family:	BOTIA
Species:	Botia striata
Common Name:	Zebra Loach
Size:	Up to 3 inches (7-8 cm), larger in the wild.
Habitat:	Asia: Western Ghats and Maharashtra in India.
Min Tank Size:	Minimum tank size 30" in length.
Diet:	Omnivorous, loves small worms, but will take flake and frozen.
Behavior:	Schooling fish, greater numbers are better. Active and highly sociable, may bother less active fish.
Water:	73-79°F (23-26°C), pH 6.0-8.0, dH 5-12º
Care:	Medium, requires clean, well oxygenated water.
Communities:	Good, look for active fish that can handle the loaches' rough play.
Suitability:	Good for all, likes to burrow.
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