Description
Tiger Botia Sand Loach
Botia hymenophysa
Temp: 72-86° F
KH 8-12
pH 6.0-7.5
Native to: Asia
The Tiger Sand Loach is a bottom dwelling loach from the streams and rivers of Asia. The Tiger Sand Loach is an active scavenger that likes the company of its own species or other semi-aggressive fish and will school w others of the same age & size. It will appreciate caves, holes, & other places to hide, especially when it sleeps. These are a natural predator of pest snails, and will aid in their control in a planted or community aquarium. Feed only small amounts of food such as freeze dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, and flake or pellet foods.