YoYo (Pakistani) Loach - Botia lohachata

Species name: Botia lohachata

Synonym: None

Common Names: Reticulate loach

Family: Cobitidae (Loaches) subfamily: Botiinae

Order: Cypriniformes (carps)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max. size: 10 cm / 4 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal

Temperament: Non-aggressive.

Company: Can be kept in a community aquarium.

Water parameters: pH 6.0-6.5, temperature 24-30°C /75-84 ° F

Aquarium setup: Primarily nocturnal. This species is best kept in schools in well planted slightly dimmed aquariums. 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: Accepts all kinds of food.

Breeding: Unknown

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