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Loaches
/ Botiinae / Pakistani Loach
Pakistani Loach
Botia lohachata | Pictures
Synonyms: None
Physical description: An elongated species with a flat belly profile.
The caudal fin is forked and the
caudal
penuncle is wide.
The body ranges from white to light brown in color.
A number of dark brown markings overlay.
These
markings continue onto the fins.
Size/Length: To 4" (10 cm)
Similar species:
None
Habitat: Inhabits slow-moving rivers of Pakistan and India.
S: bottom, middle
Aquarium: A tank measuring 32" (81 cm) with a capacity of 30 gallons (114 L) is fine.
Follow
suggestions for B. helodes
.
Water chemistry: pH 6-7.5 (6.7), 2-10 dH (5), 75-86°F (24-30°C)
Social behavior: A timid, but aggressive species suggested for a community tank having medium to large
sized fish.
A nocturnal species.
Suggested companions: Trichogaster,
smaller Cichlasomines
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larger
Barbus, Danios, Tetras, Hatchetfish
FOOD: Live; primarily worms, also insect larvae and crustaceans; tablets
SEX: Unknown
Breeding techniques: Unknown
Breeding potential: 10.
Has not been accomplished in an aquarium.
Remarks: This species is capable of making audible clicking sounds.
The color and pattern varies according
to its population.
Difficulty of care: 5.
This small, but aggressive species requires a diet that includes live foods.
Recent articles about fish
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(10/17/2007) Scientists have found a fish that literally lives in trees, according to research published in The American Naturalist and highlighted in New Scientist Magazine.
Piranhas originated when Amazon was flooded by seawater
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