Dwarf Loach (Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki)

Synonyms:	Mouse Loach, Chained Loach
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. Very peaceful for botia.
Related Spec:	Botia almorhae - Yo Yo Loach Botia Dario -Queen Loach Botia histronica - Gold Line Zebra Loach Yasuhikotakia modesta - Blue Loach Yasuhikotakia morleti - Skunk Loach Yasuhikotakia nigrolineata - Black Line Loach Botia rostrata -Ladder Loach Botia striata - Zebra Loach
Special Info:	Botia nigolineata can be mistaken for this fish, which for many years was quite rare. More Information -- Botia Spec. Loaches