Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Nigro Loach

Nigro Loach (Botia nirolineata)

Synonyms:	Black Line Loach	(Click to enlarge) Images courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 5" (12.5 cm) Temp: 65-75 F (18-24 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Tank with many hiding places. Wood or tubes preferred. Cooler River Tank environment also a good idea.
Diet:	Anything, not picky. Small live or frozen relished. Sinking pellets also taken.
Breeding:	...
Sociability:	Keep in groups of at least 3, 5-7 preferrable. Like all botia mildly aggressive, no tankmates with long flowing fins.
Related Spec:	Botia almorhae - Yo Yo Loach Botia Dario -Queen Loach Botia histronica - Gold Line Zebra Loach Botia modesta - Blue Loach Botia morleti - Skunk Loach Botia rostrata -Ladder Loach Botia sidthimunki - Dwarf Loach Botia striata - Zebra Loach
Special Info:	This fish is often mistaken for the much rarer (Botia sidthimunki) Dwarf loach. More info -- River Tanks Loaches Online River Tank Botia Spec. Loaches