Species Care
RETICULATE LOACH
Botia lohacata
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 10 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Indian sub-continent
Reproduction: Difficult to breed in aquaria
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats most aquarium foods, also eats aquatic snails. Relishes live blackworm and frozen bloodworm.
Additional Comments: Also known as Pakistani Loach or Yo-Yo Loach (because its patterning can look like YOYO spelt out along its upper back). Useful for snail control in planted tanks.
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