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| Family: |
Cobitidae |
| Species: |
Yasuhikotakia modesta (Botia modesta) |
| Common Name: |
Blue Loach, Orange Finned Loach, Redtail
botia |
| Size: |
6” (15cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia in the Mekong,
Chao Phraya and the Mae Khlong river basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
75 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous; will readily take both commercially
prepared foods and live/frozen foods. |
| Behavior: |
Loachy, can be slightly aggressive to each other
or others. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 75°F to 80°F (24-27°C), pH 6.5 to 8.0,
Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: to 15 |
| Care: |
Need their territories, is a shoaling species needs
6 or more individuals. |
| Communities: |
Okay, loaches may bother other inhabitants. |
| Suitability: |
Not for beginners because of their behavior. |
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