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Family: Cobitidae

Water:Freshwater

Species: Botia macracanthus, var. Common Name: Tiger Botia
 

Natural Source: Indonesia, Sumatra, Borneo

Retail Source: wild caught

Tank Habitat: like rocks and plants

Water Conditions:75-82¼, accepts wide range in water chemistry

see HBH's suggested water treatments: Termin-ITE

Temperment: peaceful

Full-Grown Length: 6 1/2 inches

Swimming Level: mid-water

Skill Level (1-5): easy 2

Diet: flakes, small sinking pellets, live foods

see HBH suggested foods: Formula 45, Graze Flake, Community Blend,

Caution: is a very active fish, can be somewhat aggressive toward tank mates, is prone to disease such as ich

Special Note: is a good bottom cleaning fish


Tiger Botia

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