Botia histrionica
| Common Names: | Burmese Loach Gold Zebra Loach |
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| Family: | Cobitidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Asia; India (Salween Basin) Myanmar (aka Burma) |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Can be kept singly or in groups (6 being optimum), in groups heirarchy established by size, disputes can be fierce until established. May swim with barbs species if in aquarium. A very peaceful fish with other species. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Wafers and flake are both taken readily. However, Live or frozen foods, such as bloodworms, must be included in the diet. Hiding areas should be provided in the tank, water quality should also be high. Plants are appreciated. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 11cm (4.3") Female: 11cm (4.3") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Difficult, females may become larger around the girth when fully grown. |
| Breeding: | Not yet sucessfull in home aquaria, however fresh cooler water changes have been known to initiate courtship displays. |
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| Comments: | Nocturnal when first stocked. Once settled, these fish become quite brazen in appearance during daytime hours. An avid snail eater like their cousin the Clown Loach. |
| Main Colours: | Gold, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | ;Kenny |
| Submitted By: | Kenny |
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