Botia rubripinnis (Green Loche)

It is a bootia of green-grayish colors with all its red fins. Quite large in size, it must obtain a fairly large space to live in a group of 3 individuals minimum, because it can feel alone and let yourself die, like some other species of fish in the world.

Botia Rubininnis is a fish belonging to the Botiidae family. It is about 10 centimeters long and has a dark gray color with orange and yellow spots dispersed on its body. His belly is generally white.

Botia Rubininnis is from Southeast Asia, notably from the Mekong River in Thailand and Laos. It generally lives in muddy and shallow waters of rivers and lakes, where it feeds mainly on insects, molluscs and crustaceans.

Botia Rubininnis is an active and social fish that likes to live in a group. It can be kept in aquarium with other peaceful fish, but it can be aggressive towards smaller fish. He needs a spacious aquarium with plants and hiding places to hide.

Botia Rubininnis is often called "clown fish" because of its joyful personality and funny movements. It is an interesting fish to observe in aquarium thanks to its lively and curious behavior. It is also relatively easy to maintain, making it an excellent choice for beginners aquariophiles.

The male is more slender and has a little more lively fins.

Never successful in captivity.