Dwarf Loach - Botia sidthimunki

Species name: Botia sidthimunki

Synonym: Botia sidthimunkii

Common name: Chain Loach, Dwarf Loach

Family: Cobitidae

Order: Cypriniformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Northern India and Thailand.

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Botia sidthimunki (Dwarf Loach) is best kept with other small peaceful species.

Water parameters: Temperature 26-28°C / 79-82°F; pH 6.0 - 8.0

Aquarium setup: Botia sidthimunki (Dwarf Loach) Should be kept in a well planted aquarium with plenty of rocks and rots that creates hiding places for these small fishes. They will often choose a favourite hiding places and can be found around it a large portion of the time. They are active as long as there are no to large or aggressive fishes around. Botia sidthimunki (Dwarf Loach) are schooling fish that should never be kept alone or in groups of les then 6 specimens.

Feeding: Botia sidthimunki (Dwarf Loach) accepts most foods but Frozen and Live foods are strongly recommended..

Breeding: unknown

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