Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Zebra loach, Candy-stripe loach |
| Scientific name: | Botia striata |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Around 2.5" (6cm) in aquaria, larger in the wild. |
| Origin: | Southern India |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank, preferably with sand substrate. |
| Compatibility: | Usually peaceful in the community tank. |
| Temperature: | 23-26oC (73-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft to medium hard, slightly acidic to alkaline (pH 6.5-7.8) |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous, will take most aquarium foods, supplement with live/frozen foods. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | Unknown |
| Comments: |
This fish has a reputation as a great snail eater, and will include snails in its diet.
They are best kept as a small group which tends to make them more active, and can be kept with other peaceful loach species.
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