Blyth's Loach - Botia berdmorei

Species name: Botia berdmorei

Synonym: Botia hymenophysa; Syncrossus berdmorei; Botia berdmorei

Common Names: Blyth's loach

Family: Cobitidae (Loaches),

Order: Cypriniformes (carps)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max. size: 11.0 cm / 6-8 inches

Environment: freshwaters

Origin: Thailand, Burma.

Temperament:Aggressive

Company:No timid fishes

Water parameters: temperature 22-26°C / 71-79°F; pH 6.5 - 7.5.

Aquarium setup: Botia berdmorei(Blyth's loach) should only be kept one specimen per tank or more if spaces and caves are provided, so each fish can stake out a territory.

Feeding: Prefer live and frozen foods and will often only except this at first but they can soon be trained on to sinking pellets and flakes. But be sure to always include live and frozen foods in their diet.

Breeding: Unknown

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