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Pakistani Botia - 4cm
QAR 15,00
QAR 10,00
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Product description
Species Profile
- Scientific Name: Botia lohachata
- Common Name: Pakistani Botia
- Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
- Life Expectancy: Around 8–10 years with proper care
- Habitat: Native to fast-flowing rivers and streams in Pakistan and northern India. Prefers rocky substrates with plenty of hiding places and moderate to strong current
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons (114 liters) or larger
- Ideal Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
- pH Range: 6.5–7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (5–15 dGH)
- Temperament: Generally peaceful but active and social; best kept in groups of 5 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior
Diet & Nutrition
- Omnivorous: Yes
- Diet: Eats a varied diet including sinking pellets, live or frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and vegetable matter. Also enjoys scavenging detritus in the substrate
Appearance
- Coloration: Typically a tan or light brown body with irregular dark vertical bars or blotches along the sides
- Body Shape: Elongated and laterally compressed with a rounded snout
- Fins: Usually transparent to lightly tinted
Distinctive Features
- Active, social schooling fish known for playful behavior and frequent digging in the substrate
- Distinctive dark markings that vary individually but usually form vertical bars or blotches
- Prefers well-oxygenated water and plenty of hiding spots like caves and driftwood
- Produces sounds (clicking noises), especially when feeding or during social interaction
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Pakistani Botia - 4cm
QAR 15,00
QAR 10,00