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</html>";s:4:"text";s:23381:"Rosy Loach (Petruichthys sp.) Keep the temperature in the range of 73-79 °F. So take caution when introducing these fish to an established tank. In The Trade: Golden Zebra Loach, Sinibotia robusta. For example, do not combine other bottom fish such as Corydoras, or fish that are too small or too cool, that may be frightened by its active temperament. The body is entirely striped, except the belly, which is cream-colored. The content of this website is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Zebra Loach Tropical Fish Learn all about the Zebra Loach's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. The Zebra Loach are quite peaceful fish and can be introduced into a community aquarium. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or leave a comment below. The maximum size is about 9 cm (3.5 in). The average Zebra Loach Size is around 3-4 inches in length when fully grown. Author Note: It’s important to remember their size when planning out their tank and habitat. It lives in tropical climate with temperature range of 21–26 °C (70–79 °F), and prefers water with 6.0 to 7.5 pH.. Zebra loaches are peaceful fish suitable to community aquarium tanks. The ideal model for a zebra loach aquarium is a canister filter since it boosts oxygenation. This may have to do with the faint body scales and no head scales. The zebra loach has translucent fins with black stripes. Sexual Dimorphism: Mature females will have a rounder abdomen. Do not keep zebra loaches with long-finned species like bettas and angelfish since they can be fin-nippers. During spawning, up to 20 eggs are produced during each pairing, which continues until as many as 300 are scattered on the plants or spawning mop. While they were first classified back in 1846, the Kuhli Loach has a very long history. Lifespan. They will accept live and frozen meals like bloodworms, daphnia, mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and tubifex. It has a yellowish-green body with multiple vertical stripes. These creatures are considered to be one of many Old World fish that were used as a source o… Not much is known about breeding the Zebra Loach in captivity. Any fewer and they will become stressed. The zebra loach (Botia striata) is a fascinating freshwater fish for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Home / Freshwater Aquarium / Freshwater Tropical Fish / Loach, Botia & Garra Aquarium Fish / Gold Zebra Loach. Breeding: There've been a few reports of Zebra Loaches spawning in aquariums, but it's rare. You can provide high-quality sinking catfish pellets and fish flakes. These freshwater fish mostly prefer smaller tanks, some tank water fluctuations, and are a peaceful species. Zebra loaches are peaceful fish suitable to community aquarium tanks. Its cheek is in reddish hue. The fish will snack on biofilm, algae, and any plant matter in your tank. These are smaller loaches, with adults reaching lengths of about 3.5 inches. It thrives in water with PH levels of 6-6.5, ... – Yo-Yo Loach. Remove the breeding pair once the eggs are laid, as the parents will consume the eggs and fry. A 20 gallon or larger tank is recommended. Keep five of them in a 30-gallon tank and decorate it with plants and caves. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Botia lohachata, Lohahchata loach, Pakistani Loach. Often Kuhli Loaches are confused with other Loaches. There is not much deviation between male and female zebra loaches. Zebra loaches kept in less than ideal conditions are prone to itch infections. While many fish keepers look to the clown loach to control snail infestations, the zebra loach is smaller and easy to care for. Conspectus cobitidum: an inventory of the loaches of the world (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cobitoidei). Zebra loaches were first introduced to the aquarium trade in 1952, and have continued to remain popular among aquarium hobbyists; specimens sold in the trade are either wild-caught or captive-bred. Zebra Loach – Habitat, Care, Feeding, Tank Size, Breeding The zebra loach ( Botia striata ) is a fascinating freshwater fish for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Grid view List view. Unfortunately, there are no recorded cases of the Golden Zebra Loach being bred in the home aquarium although, some people have found that cooler water changes have inaugurated courtship displays. AquariumNexus.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Getting a pet is no easy decision. The fish likes shaded areas underneath the canopy, and populations have been recorded in clear and muddy water. After the rain season the fish gets back into riv… You have to Change 30% of the water once a week. However, the female can appear rounder in the belly when carrying eggs. Add to cart. Golden zebra loach has brown color body with golden stripes. Ease of Breeding: Unknown; Fish Diseases. B. striata will accept a wide variety of fish foods, including live food such as blackworms, snails and small shrimps, and most commercial brands of sinking fish foods. The Zebra Loach is a schooling fish which needs to be kept in groups of 5 or more. Origin. While many fish keepers look to the clown loach to control snail infestations, the zebra loach is smaller and easy to care for. Expect your zebra loach to grow to between three and four inches in length (7 to 10 cm). You should take into account its feeds, have…, Loaches are among the most popular fishes for hobby aquarists because they are easy to…, Fish and other water creatures survive in a range of environmental conditions provided they are…. The zebra loach (Botia striata) is a freshwater loach native to rivers and streams in the Western Ghats of India.The maximum size is about 9 cm (3.5 in). It has four pairs of barbels for detecting food. Your tank should be equipped with a robust filtration system to maintain pristine conditions. Cover the aquarium tightly as the loach is an enthusiastic jumper. – Zebra Loach. Required fields are marked *, Fish keeping and aquariums has been my hobby for almost 20 years. The Chinese Golden Zebra Loach have not been bred in the aquarium and they are not yet bred commercially. You maybe interested in the following profiles. Zebra loaches are as effective in dealing with snail infestations as the common clown loach, and they are also smaller. Gold Zebra Loach. This variety gives the fish the name candy-stripe loach. Scientific name: Botia striata (Gunther, 1868) Common name: Zebra loach, Candystripe loach Synonyms: Botia striatus, Botia striata kolhapurensis Distribution: The clear mountain streams of Maharashtra and Western Ghats, India. Lifespan. A … Zebra Loach. It is adapted to slow-moving waters with a sandy or fine-gravel bottom littered with leaves. Leave plenty of open regions for them to swim. The fish is omnivorous and not a fussy eater. Yunnanilus cruciatus (Rendahl, 1944); Nemacheilus cruciatus Rendahl, 1944; Micronemacheilus curciatus(Rendahl, 1944) Botia striata is endemic to rivers of Southern India including the Tunga River. The meals should sink because the loach is a bottom-dweller. Read More. They require some caves in which to hide during most of daylight. The first species that might catch your eye is the adequately-named zebra loach. Since that's the case, we don't recommend trying to breed this species. Very few loaches have been bred in home aquariums, and most accounts are incidental. The bands slant downward a bit close to the head and begin to angle in reverse behind the eyes. This species is shy, and will spend much of its time hiding. Your email address will not be published. The bands come in varying shades of yellow, gray, brown, blue, and greenish. *Water Parameters: temperature 75F-82F (23.8C-27.7C), pH 6.5-7.5, Gh 150-300ppm. It is impossible to differentiate the female and male zebra loach unless it is breeding time when the female becomes rounder. The distinctive appearance of this fish has earned it multiple nicknames, including the Candy Loach, Striped Loach, Thin Line Loach, and Candy-stripe Loach. Zebra loaches will thrive in a planted aquarium since they feed on fallen organic matter. Complement the filtration system with weekly 30% water changes. The pectoral and caudal fins have thick bands while the dorsal fin has thin ones. Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. Gold Zebra Loach quantity. However, being bottom feeders, they may show some aggression against other smaller bottom feeders. This may have to do with the faint body scales and no head scales. Most of the specimens in pet stores are bred in commercial aquariums via hormones. Habitat of golden zebra loach. According to the IUCN, the zebra loach is currently endangered in the wild due to habitat alteration combined with a small native range. Some ideal tankmates include the yoyo loach, cherry barb, neon tetras, sparkling gourami, celestial pearl danio, ember tetra, cory catfish, and Odessa barb. These loaches also like to hide in crevices. They’re very pretty and generally hardy, they look great. The zebra loach has an attractive appearance, and they become curious explorers when kept in an aquarium. Please always ask a veterinarian for help regarding your pets. Use sand or fine-gravel or any other smooth-edged substrate. AddThis Sharing Buttons. “Zebra loaches were first introduced to the aquarium trade in 1952, and have continued to remain popular among aquarium hobbyists.” “There have been no reports of successful cases of zebra loach breeding in home aquariums. The fish has the “classic” loach look, with a head and mouth that are angled downward. Not much is known about the breeding habits of the Zebra Loach and they are not yet bred commercially. Description Average Zebra Loach Size. This page may contain affiliate links, which will earn us a commission. An adult Kuhli loach is about 10 inches long and lives for approximately ten years. “Gold zebra loaches came in from Hong Kong. Best Small Loaches that Eat Snails. Names: The scientific names are given in the yellow table above. In nature these loaches are seasonal, possibly migratory spawners. Home aquarists are yet to report success with breeding zebra loaches. Chemicals: Freshwater Essential found at Aquarium Supplements. Zebra loaches thrive in soft and slightly acidic freshwater. Their size is impacted by a number of factors like genetics, breeding practices, and care during their growing years. Size. While this may seem like a large set up for such a small fish, keep in mind that it is a schooling fish that is happy in groups of at least five. Loaches are more susceptible to disease than other aquarium fishes. Vacuum the substrate with every water change, but leave any biofilm in the tank for the fish to graze on. The fish will shoal together during the night, although they can still be seen during the day. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zebra_loach&oldid=999851833, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The maximum length of the zebra loach is 3-4 inches, but it is typically smaller in aquariums. The tank should be fitted with an efficient filter. Zebra Loach is a bottom-dwelling fish that are usually a good choice for a beginner aquarium hobbyist. You can replicate this habitat in your aquarium through: The ideal aquarium size for zebra loaches is 30 gallons. Share to Facebook. About Zebra Loach. Angelicus loaches, and no other Botia loach for that matter, should not be kept with snails, at least not if you want the snails to live!! You can keep zebra loaches in a community tank with other peaceful species. Chinese butterfly loach inhabits in Jiangxi river system (West river), in the South of China, main tributary of Zhu Jiang river (Pearl River). Sometimes referred to as a Coolie Loach or Leopard Loach, the Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) is a unique tropical fish that hails from freshwater streams in Southeast Asia in areas like Malaysia, Thailand, and Borneo. Food: New Life Spectrum “Community Formula” or “H20 Stable Wafers” found at Fish Foods Zebras are active burrowers, and they forage around the substrate for food. When kept in a smaller group, one will become dominant and harass the rest, especially during feeding times. Taking fish from wild populations can lead to problems with sustainability. Also rarely, during times of stress it has been seen to attack smaller fish such as tetras. Centromochlus cf. A wonderful thing about Zebra loaches is that they have a long lifespan. Kuhli Loach – Habitat, Care, Feeding, Tank Size, Breeding, Hillstream Loach – Habitat, Care, Feeding, Tank Size, Breeding, « Japanese Trapdoor Snail – Habitat, Care, Feeding, Tank Size, Breeding, Corydoras Catfish – Habitat, Care, Feeding, Tank Size, Breeding ». Sale! The zebra loach (Botia striata) is a freshwater loach native to rivers and streams in the Western Ghats of India. In the wild, zebra loaches flock to shaded areas, and they like somewhat subdued lighting. Breeding. – Group of 5 $ 24.99. 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