Kubotai Loach
Botia kubotai
Familie : Botiidae
The Kubotai Loach is a colorful freshwater fish from Thailand, recognizable by its black spots on a silvery background. It is active and lives in groups.
Beschreibung
This fish has an elongated and laterally compressed body, with a silvery to golden base color. It is covered with many small black spots, especially on the anterior part of the body. The fins are translucent with black spots. It has four pairs of barbels. It reaches 8-10 cm in adulthood. It is a gregarious species that must be kept in groups of at least 5. It is very active and enjoys exploring the tank. Its behavior is peaceful, but it can be a bit boisterous with slow fish.
Lebensraum
Region :
Freshwater rivers and streams, calm areas with sandy substrate
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
A minimum tank size of 100 liters is recommended for a group of 5-6 Kubotai loaches. Ideal temperature is 24-28°C, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-12. Fine sand substrate is important to protect their barbels. Hiding places (rocks, driftwood, plants) and moderate water flow are appreciated. They are omnivorous: accept dry, frozen, and live foods. Avoid very small or very calm tankmates. Regular water changes are necessary. Breeding in captivity is possible but rare.