Pakistani Loach
They must be maintained in groups of 5 or more due to their shoaling nature, and the group will develop a complex social structure. Any stores suggesting they are best kept singly are simply very wrong – this would cause the fish to behave in an unnatural manner (usually more aggressively) and is considered cruel.
| Synonyms | Botia lohachata |
| Distribution | Bangladesh, India and Nepal. |
| Maximum Size | 15cm (6") |
| Temperature | 22-28°C |
| Water Parameters | Soft and slightly acidic is best long-term. pH: 6-7.5, dH: up to 12 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Specialist community |
| Lighting | Low |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Mature females are likely to appear more fuller-bodied than the males. |
| Feeding | Catfish pellets, granules, flake and frozen foods |
R70.00
