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Species Profiles -> Cyprinids -> Leptobotia Spec.

 

Leptobotia Spec. (Leptobotia guellensis )

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Photo courtesy of Jim Powers

Stats:

Adult Size: 5" (12.5 cm)
Temp: 75-80 F (24-27 C)
Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Hiding places, darkish tank, much like Botia spec. loaches, hiding under driftwood and rocks.
Diet:
Pellets, bloodworms, and brineshrimp. Loves Ghost Shrimp as treats.
Breeding:
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Sociability:
Much like botias.
Related Spec:

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Special Info:

A characteristic of this fish is its ability to squeeze into very tight places, and a very flexible body. They also like to swim into powerhead and filter flows.

 

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