Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – sinking pellets, snails, frozen bloodworms, vegetables
Aquarium species profile
Botia Lohachata
Ambastaia sidthimunki · South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal)
Minimum tank40 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Mid- and top-water fish, Gouramis, larger tetras, Rasboras
Tank mates to avoid
Very small fish, very passive fish, snails (will eat)
Care notes
Also called Pakistani Loach. Schooling; keep 5+. Black-and-yellow patterning. Active, playful, sometimes squabbles within group. Great snail control.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.