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Botia helodes, Sauvage, 1876
Origin:Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, in brooks and rivers.
Etymology: Unk.
Synonyms: None, often mislabelled Botia striata or Botia hymenophysa in shops.
First European import:Germany, 1929, by E. Riechers.
Description: See picture, every greyish band has a dark side.
Care: The fish are very territorial and aggressiv when they get bigger. They lead a hidden life. Not very suitable for the community tank. The fish require a sandy soil with lots of hideouts, and will dig for food, so secure plants and stones. Frequent small waterchanges are required, sensitive to pollution.
Temperature: 24-30 degrees.
Feeding: All food is taken, will also eat small fish if they can catch them.
Size: Up to 22 cm.
pH: 6.0-7.5
Breeding: Unknown.
Sexual dimorphism: Unknown.
Prices:Netherlands: 6-10€.
Additional: Like all botia very sensitive to medication.
Botia helodes can make really loud crackling noises.
Picture references: Picture 1 E. Naus, better pictures are welcome, please mail or upload them through the submit pictures link on the left.