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.