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Redtail Botia Loach
Botia modesta
The Redtail Botia Loach is a scaleless fish and a bottom-dweller that originates from the streams throughout Asia. The body of this Botia Loach is bluish to silver in coloration, and like other Botia loaches, can be identified by the four pairs of barbels protruding from its mouth area. The fins are bright red to orange in color adding further appeal to this species. This beautiful species are active scavengers and will help control snail populations in a planted aquarium.
The Redtail Botia Loach is a semi-aggressive fish that enjoys the company of its own species, or other semi-aggressive fish. It will school with others of the same age and size. The Redtail Botia Loach appreciates caves, holes, and other places to hide, especially when it sleeps. They are also a natural predator of snails, and will aid in their control in the aquarium.
The breeding habits of this species are not known, and successful captive breeding has yet to be recorded.
The Redtail Botia Loach requires small amounts of food several times a day. Feed them a varied diet of bloodworms, brine shrimp and a quality flake or pellet food.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 200 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- Asia
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 25cm
- Family:
- Cobitidae
- Temperament:
- Semi-aggressive
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5
- Care Level:
- Moderate
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Redtail Botia Loach
Medium 4 - 6cm
- 1 to 3 - £4.00
- 4 or more items - £3.50
Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Redtail Botia Loach with these other fish:
