Freshwater
Silver loach
Yasuhikotakia lecontei
Botiidae, Botiinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 15 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 5 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 174 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Apparently associated with fast waters and stony to rocky substrate. Found in medium to large-sized rivers. Occurs at the bottom of flowing rivers. Takes shelter in crevices and under bottom cover of rocks, tree limbs or other objects during the day and comes out to forage at dusk and night time. Feeds on mollusks and other benthic invertebrates. When young of the year return to the river in November and December, this species, along with B. helodes, B. morleti and B. modesta is often used as food for fish reared in cages. Commonly seen in the aquarium trade.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Botia lecontei
- Botia pulchripinnis
In other languages
- Sølvsmerling
- Tulinuoliainen
- Red tailed loach, Red-finned Loach, Silver botia
Articles
All articles
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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.