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Pet Place
| Author: |
This stat was written by Chris an active contributor
to the site. |
| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Acanthocobitis botia |
| Common Name: |
Zipper loach, Mottled Loach. |
| Size: |
Up to 4 in. (10.2 cm) |
| Habitat: |
South Asia:: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Butan,Thailand, Burma and Myanmar. |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 Gallon (56.7 Litre). |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous accepting all type of usual aquarium foods, particularly Bloodworm and Daphnia. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, bottom dwelling. Rarely spawn in captivity. |
| Water: |
Temperature range 75 -79°F
(24– 26°C) pH 6.8-7.4 dH range: 10 - 18 |
| Care: |
Appreciates rockwork or driftwood for secure cover, plus good aeration and reasonably good water movement.
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| Communities: |
Should work well with other peaceful species, especially if they are mid to upper level dwellers. |
| Suitability: |
Excellent. |
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