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Blue Botia Yasuhikotakia modesta

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Yasuhikotakia modesta
Origin region
Mekong (incl. Vietnam)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
18.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
23.0–27.0
pH
6.20–7.50
GH (dGH)
2.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Mekong (incl. Vietnam)

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer; large, mature groups recommended.

Notes

Powerful loach with vivid fins; ample caves and current.

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