Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Queen Loach

Queen Loach (Botia dario)

Synonyms:	Bengal Loach, Scarf Botia	(Click to enlarge) Photo courtesy of Dave Guest
Stats:	Adult Size: 2.5" (6.5 cm) Temp: 79-84 F (26-29 C) Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Tank with many hiding places, and plants.
Diet:	Small live or frozen relished. Sinking pellets also taken. Snails.
Breeding:	...
Sociability:	Keep in groups of at least 3, larger groups are preferable. Initially very shy, can hold its own with mildly aggressive tankmate.
Related Spec:	Botia almorhae - Yo Yo Loach Botia histronica - Gold Line Zebra Loach Botia modesta - Blue Loach Botia morleti - Skunk Loach Botia nigrolineata - Black Line Loach Botia rostrata -Ladder Loach Botia sidthimunki - Dwarf Loach Botia striata - Zebra Loach
Special Info:	Very good snail eater. Stays small. More Information -- Botia Spec. Loaches