Family: Cobitidae
Tiger Loach — a Cobitidae from Sumatra & Borneo, Indonesia, mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time. Reaches 11.5–16.8 cm; gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended. 18–26 °C.
Chromobotia macracanthus, a member of the family Cobitidae, comes from Sumatra & Borneo, Indonesia, where it inhabits sandy stretches of slow rivers. Mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time and unfussy omnivore; feed sinking foods after lights dim, it grows to 11.5–16.8 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Other peaceful bottom fish.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 11.5–16.8 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 339 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; feed sinking foods after lights dim. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time; gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended. Good company: Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict. Keep away from Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters.
Comes from Sumatra & Borneo, Indonesia: sandy stretches of slow rivers. Expect gentle current and tolerates moderate oxygen levels.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Females noticeably plumper when mature.