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Zebra Loach Botia striata

Water: Freshwater

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Zebra Loach photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Botia striata
Origin region
India
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
9.00
Minimum tank (L)
100
Temperament
Peaceful (shoaling)
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

India

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful (shoaling)

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer; difficult to breed.

Notes

Attractive striped loach; good snail-eater.

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