Freshwater
Skunk botia
Yasuhikotakia morleti
Botiidae, Botiinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 10 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 5 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 86 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers. Inhabits standing and flowing waters. Found in crevices in rocks or excavates burrows under rocks or logs, usually in sandy habitats. Feeds on mollusks and benthic invertebrates. Oviparous. Probably moves into temporarily flooded areas during high water levels. Young of the year return to rivers in November and December in the lower Mekong. Commonly seen in aquarium trade.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Botia horae
- Botia morleti
In other languages
- Skunkbotia
- Skunkbotia
- Musebotia
- Kaarinuoliainen
- Cream loach, Hora's loach, Horae, Mouse loach, Skunk loach
Articles
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How to add new fish4 min read
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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.