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Quick Facts

Scientific Name : Botia Macracanthus

Size : Up to 40cm

Diet : Usual Food

Water Conditions : 24-30 ºC; pH 6-7.5; dH 5-15

Care Level : Easy

Reproduction : Egg Layers

Botia Macracanthus

The Botia Macracanthus , can be found in parts of Southeast Asia. The Botia Macracanthus has an arched back, an almost straight belly, and four pairs of barbels located at the lower jaw, and its mouth facing downwards. They have no scales and has a orange and black striped body with red fins.

These fishes are very active in the day unlike other loaches which are only active in the night. They are bottom dweller, but they will occasionally swim in the middle of the aquarium. Its best to have a larger tank for these fishes.

The Botia Macracanthus is a seasonal fish. They are normally fished up after the rainy season when the water recedes. For breeding, its best to have 1 male and 2 females. They have to reach at least 17cm before they are sexually mature. A few weeks before spawning, they will change their behaviour and only eat live foods. In these few weeks the female will grow very fast in size. The night during which the spawning took place, they will entwine each other and make a clicking sound. The next morning, you will be able to find eggs all over the aquarium. Its best to seperate the eggs with their parents as they will eat up their young.

Botia Macracanthus are generally a good community fish, as long as they are kept with similar size fishes. Its best not to have snails with them as they will eat the snails. They are best kept in a group or school in a large aquarium. They are shy at first but when they get accustomed to the surroundings they are very friendly.

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