Zipper Loach

Acanthocobitis botia

Gallons Per Fish:

3 gallons (11 liters)

Minimum Tank Size:

20 gallons (76 liters)

Maximum Fish Size:

4in (10cm)

Aggressive:

Eats other fish:

Temperature Range:

72-82°F (22.2-27.8°C)

pH Range:

6.8-7.5

Hardness Range:

20-25°

Tank Region:

Bottom Region

Life Span:

5 years

Family:

Balitoridae

Classification:

Asian Loaches or Catfish

All Common Names:

Sand Loach, Mottled Loach, Spot Loach, Striped Loach, Zipper Loach

All Scientific Names:

Acanthocobitis botia, Botia nebulosa, Cobitis botia, Nemacheilus botia, Nemacheilus botia botia, Nemachilus botia, Nemachilus mackenziei

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