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− | = | + | |origin=:Endemic to Western Ghats and Maharashtra in India. |
− | :Endemic to Western Ghats and Maharashtra in India. | + | |sexing=:Unable to determine visually, although the females develop very large abdomens before spawning |
− | + | |tank_compatibility=:Bottom dwelling fish that is very peaceful. Will get along with most types of fish. Not to be put in a tank with aggressive fish nor with very shy fish that may be bothered by this fish's boisterous behaviour. Will eat snails. | |
− | + | |diet=:Eats Crustaceans and small [[foods::insects]] and [[foods::worms]]. Should accept flake and other dried sinking catfish food. Eats frozen food like small worms and [[foods::bloodworms]]. Is very effective in snail removal if not fed directly. | |
− | = | + | |feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day. |
− | :Unable to determine visually, although the females develop very large abdomens before spawning | + | |environment_specifics=:Most substrates are acceptable, but sand or small gravel is preferred. Hiding places are required. |
− | + | |behaviour=:Very active by day for a Loach. Generally peaceful but will bother shy fish. Spawning is a group activity over gravel and is usually very boisterous, smooth substrate should be provided to avoid damage to the fish during this process. | |
− | + | |identification=:This fish has an orange body with several sets of thin black vertical bands and a bristled mouth/nose. Not to be mistaken for ''[[Botia rostrata]]''. | |
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− | :Bottom dwelling fish that is very peaceful. Will get along with most types of fish. Not to be put in a tank with aggressive fish nor with very shy fish that may be bothered by this fish's boisterous behaviour. Will eat snails. | ||
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− | :Eats Crustaceans and small [[foods::insects]] and [[foods::worms]]. Should accept flake and other dried sinking catfish food. Eats frozen food like small worms and [[foods::bloodworms]]. Is very effective in snail removal if not fed directly. | ||
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− | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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− | :Most substrates are acceptable, but sand or small gravel is preferred. Hiding places are required. | ||
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− | :Very active by day for a Loach. Generally peaceful but will bother shy fish. Spawning is a group activity over gravel and is usually very boisterous, smooth substrate should be provided to avoid damage to the fish during this process. | ||
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− | :This fish has an orange body with several sets of thin black vertical bands and a bristled mouth/nose. Not to be mistaken for ''[[Botia rostrata]]''. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach |