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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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