Skunk Botia - Botia morleti

Species name: Botia morleti

Synonym: Botia horae

Common Names: Skunk botia

Family: Cobitidae (Loaches)

Order: Cypriniformes (carps)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max. size: 10 cm / 4 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Asia. Mekong, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins, and peninsular Thailand.

Temperament: Non-aggressive.

Company: Can be kept in a community aquarium

Water parameters: pH 6.0-6.5, temperature 26-30°C / 78.84 ° F

Aquarium setup: Skunk Botia is best kept in a well planted slightly dimmed aquarium. Plants have to be planted in pots otherwise the botia will dig them up. Use hardy plants. Decorate the aquarium so that a lot of hiding places are created among rots, rocks and flowerpots. Use a fine bottom material since this species enjoys digging. Floating plants can be used too dim the light. Sensitive to poor water quality and thus are regular water changes required.

Feeding: Usually accepts all kinds of food.

Breeding: Unknown

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