Bengal loach (Botia dario)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

23–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–12 dGH

Tamaño adulto

11.3–16.6 cm

Tanque mínimo

331 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful bottom-dweller

Descripción de la especie

Botia dario of the family Cobitidae is an aquarium-kept Cobitidae. Peaceful bottom-dweller and omnivore with a carnivorous tilt; sinking foods, it grows to 11.3–16.6 cm and prefers 23–26 °C water. Other Botia species in our database include Botia almorhae, Botia histrionica, Botia lohachata.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Sandy stretches of slow rivers

Corriente

Gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Tolerates moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand for burrowing

Decoración dura

Smooth stones and driftwood caves

Plantas

Low-light tolerant plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Loosely social; keep in small groups

Dieta

Omnivore with a carnivorous tilt; sinking foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs

Evitar con

• Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Females noticeably plumper when mature

Método de cría

Rare in home aquaria

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