Botia/Loach – Gold Zebra Loach

Description

Botia histrionica, Golden Burmese Botia

Size: up to 15cm

• pH: 7.0 gH: 8
• Temp: 72 – 84 F,
• Origin: India
• Food: New Life Spectrum “Community Formula” or “H20 Stable Wafers” found at Fish Foods

This is a very peaceful, bottom-dwelling, scaleless fish found in India and is extremely rare to this hobby. This particular variety of Botia will not likely be found in your common pet store. It has a brown body with a golden stripes and a reddish hue on it’s cheeks and down it’s entire body. It is a great scavenger/janitor fish and does nibble on hair algae. This species also appreciates caves, logs, and rocks to hide in or under.

Size at shipping: about 1.5″+, Ships Excellent, Hardy Fish!