It appears he was looking at an adult specimen as the size given is 4½ inches. Pectorals, ventrals and anal, each with two black bands and the caudal also with two broad bands and a black tip to each lobe. Dorsal-fin with one broad interrupted black band, and some black also at the base. The description by Blyth states it has 5 bands on the body which are ‘broad and subregular in shape, each containing a small round spot at the lateral line and another on the ridge of the back. From time to time a fish may "gray out" as it is commonly called, usually two together and often during "fights" or when feeding. There is some variation in the patterning from fish to fish, and this may be geographical Grant (2007) suggests that the populations with slightly different patterning may be distinct species. Long-finned upper fish should be avoided to prevent fin nipping suitable upper fish are barbs, larger rasbora, danios, characins. They can be combined with other peaceful loach species. Like all botine loaches they establish a social structure within the group and in-fighting is less with this species a group of at least five is acceptable provided there are numerous hiding places in the aquarium. Water must be stable like all loaches, this species is intolerant of dissolved organics and nitrates should be kept below 10ppm, which can be achieved with live plants and regular weekly partial water changes.Ĭompatibility/Temperament: Generally peaceful, inquisitive and playful. The current from the filter need not be excessive this fish seems to prefer quiet pools in its habitat. Plants such as crypts, Anubias and java fern for the lower areas. A riverine aquascape would be ideal a substrate of fine smooth gravel with smooth rocks representing boulders, caves made from bogwood or rock, and subdued lighting partially achieved with floating plants. This species is very active, and as noted under Compatibility/Temperament needs a spacious aquarium with plenty of hiding spots so it can be kept in a group of at least 5 or 6, otherwise some members may be relentlessly picked on and succumb to stress and injury. In the Ataran Riover (Myanmar) it occurs in company with Botia kubotai. Occurs in clear slow flowing mountain streams shaded by the forest. Origin and Habitat: India and Myanmar possibly western Thailand. Young (juvenile) fish are remarkably similar in patterning to young B. It may appear in they hobby under common names such as Burmese Loach, Burmese Zebra Loach, and Golden Zebra Loach. Some data I researched on this species when preparing profiles of the Botia fish may be of assistance, so what follows comes from my profile.Ĭlosely resembling Botia kubotai in patterning, this is a similar quite peaceful but playful loach well suited to a community aquarium provided its needs are satisfied. histrionica and I agree this is certainly likely. The fish in your photo is almost certainly a species within this muddle group, and I see others have suggested B. The entire Botia species group including the "YoYo" loach is itself a muddle. This only points out the confusion that common names frequently cause. Sinibotia pulchra – Golden Zebra Loach (Botia pulchra, Botia gigantea) - Seriously Fish SF has the species Sinibotia pulchra for the common name "Golden Zebra Loach" and this is nothing like the Botia species in your photo. This question is by no means easy to answer.
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