Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Zipper Loach

Zipper Loach (Acanthocobitis botia)

Synonyms:	..	(Click to Enlarge) Images courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 4" (10 cm) Temp: 75-80 F (24-27 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Likes hiding places, and plants. Wood appreciated as a hiding place, also likes squeezing under decorations.
Diet:	Frozen foods, pellets, flake, eats everything.
Breeding:	..
Sociability:	Peaceful with most tankmates. Can be picked on by other more aggressive hillstreams.
Related Spec:	Schistura Loach Types
Special Info:	Fairly common in the trade, needs plenty of cover and dither fish