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Species Profiles -> Cyprinids -> Gold Zebra Loach

 

Gold Zebra Loach (Botia histronica)

Synonyms:
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Stats:

Adult Size: 3" (7.5 cm)
Temp: 79-84 F (26-29 C)
Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Tank with many hiding places, and plants. Good hiding places a must, driftwood appreciated.
Diet:
Small live or frozen relished. Sinking pellets also taken.
Breeding:
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Sociability:
Keep in groups of at least 3, larger groups are preferable. Peaceful, and more outgoing than some botias.
Related Spec:
Botia almorhae - Yo Yo Loach
Botia Dario -Queen 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:

A relatively new import, and can still be rare in some locales.

More Information --
Botia Spec. Loaches

 

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