Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Botia macracanthus

 

  

Swims in the lower water levels of the aquarium

Botia macracanthus
Family

 

 Cobitidae
Common name

 

 Clown loach
Origin

 

 Sumatra, Borneo
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

10
(30.5 in wild)

4
(12 in wild)

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes, with medium-sized fish, or species tank.

Sensitive to chemicals in the water.

 
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, small snails
Water temperature

 

 24 to 26.5 ° C (75 to 80 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Not known to have bred in captivity.
Additional information

 

 Less shy than some of the loaches, this bottom-dwelling species is active by day and night.

Prefers a tank with rocks and roots which give cover.

Its bright colouration makes it on of the favourite loaches.

 
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