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Botia
histrionica, Blyth, 1860
Burmese loach, Gold Zebra Loach
Burmese loach, Gold Zebra Loach
Origin: India
and Myanmar, usually found
in the clear mountain streams of Upper Myanmar along the main course of the Ayeyarwady.
Etymology: Unk
Synonyms: None, often mislabelled as Botia histronica
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes Family: Cobitidae, subfamily: Botiinae
First European import: Unknown
Description:See picture
Care: These fish are best kept in larger tanks, in groups of 6 or more fish. A lot of hiding places and plants should be present in the tank.
Temperature:25-28°C
Feeding: Omnivorous
Size:Up to 15 cm.
pH: 6.5-7.5
Breeding: Unknown
Sexual dimorphism: Unknown
Prices: 6-8€
Additional: Seldom available.
Picture references:Picture 1: E. Naus
References: http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/myanmartimes/no38/entrepreneur.htm