Freshwater
Sun loach
Yasuhikotakia eos
Botiidae, Botiinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 11 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 5 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 103 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabits areas of boulders and cobble of rapidly flowing stretches of large and medium-sized rivers. Feeds mainly on mollusks and occasionally on other benthic invertebrates. Occasionally seen in the markets during the dry season. An extremely aggressive species which is often seen in the aquarium trade.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Botia eos
In other languages
- Solsmerling
- Aurinkonuoliainen
Articles
All articles
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.