Botia lohachata (Reticulated Loche)

The Botia Lohachata is a tropical fish native to the fresh waters of Southeast Asia. It is also known as Kolkata or Yoyo-fried fish-fish-fish. It is a relatively small fish, generally measuring between 10 and 15 cm in length. The Botia Lohachata has a slim and serpentiform body, with a gray-green color on the top and a white belly. Its head is narrow and elongated, with round eyes and well developed dorsal and anal fins.

Botia Lohachata is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group with other individuals of its species. This allows them to protect each other and keep themselves company. They also have a very active and curious behavior, they like to explore their environment and interact with other fish.

Botia Lohachata is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In nature, it is mainly feeding on molluscs, insects and crustaceans. In an aquarium, it can be nourished with fish pellets, living or frozen foods, and even raw vegetables. It is important to offer him a varied diet to provide him with all the nutrients he needs.

Botia Lohachata is a robust and easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium. It needs a medium -sized aquarium, at least 60 cm long, with a good filtration system and good water circulation. It is important to maintain clean and oxygenated water so that fish can live in good conditions. The Botia Lohachata needs a substrate to dig and hide, as well as plants and objects to offer it hiding places and places of exploration. It is also important not to overcrow the aquarium to avoid conflicts between fish.

In summary, Botia Lohachata is a gregarious and active tropical fish, easy to maintain in aquarium. It needs a clean and well -oxygen environment, with hiding places and places of exploration. It is omnivorous and needs a varied diet to stay healthy.

Never obtained in aquarium.