Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Dwarf Loach

Dwarf Loach (Botia sidthimunki)

Synonyms:	Mouse Loach, Chained Loach	(Click to enlarge) Photo courtesy of Dave Guest Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 2 3/8-3 1/2" (6-9 cm) Temp: 79-84 F (26-29 C) Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Tank with many hiding places, and plants. Need some open area for schooling.
Diet:	Small live or frozen relished. Sinking pellets also taken.
Breeding:	Accidental. Females carrying spawn noticeably fatter. During courtship change colors and turn paler.
Sociability:	Keep in groups of at least 5, more preferable. Fairly peaceful for botia.
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 nigrolineata - Black Line Loach Botia rostrata -Ladder Loach Botia striata - Zebra Loach
Special Info:	Botia nigolineata is often mistaken for this fish, quite rare. More Information -- Botia Spec. Loaches