Gold Zebra Loach (Botia histrionica)

Scientific Name(s): Botia histrionica

 

Common Name(s): Gold Zebra Loach, Burmese Loach

 

Family: Cobitidae

 

Species Type: Asian Loaches/Catfish

 

Maximum Size: 4.5 inches

 

Life Span: 6 years

 

Natural Habitat: Asian streams (India and Myanmar)

 

Minimum Tank Size: 45 gallons

 

Tank Region: Bottom

 

Possible Tank Mates: Does well with barbs but any peaceful community fish will work.

 

Description: 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. Make sure to use smooth grained substrate to avoid damaged barbels. Smaller substrate is preferable to larger grain.

 

Temperature Range 76°F - 84°F

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pH Range 6.4 - 7.6

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Hardness 5° - 10°

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Breeding Information: Not yet sucessful in home aquaria, however fresh cooler water changes have been known to initiate courtship displays.

 

Sexing Information: Difficult to determine visually but females do tend to have larger bellies as adults.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - does well with flake or pellet foods supplimented with bloodworms and tubifex worms.

 

Temperment: Generally 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.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species.

 

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Gold Zebra Loach (Botia histrionica)