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The Lohachata Botia Loach (Botia lohachata) is also known to tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Yoyo Loach, Almorha Loach, Pakistani Loach, Reticulated Loach, and Y-Loach.
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The Lohachata Botia Loach (Botia lohachata) is also known to tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Yoyo Loach, Almorha Loach, Pakistani Loach, Reticulated Loach, and Y-Loach.
Juvenile Lohachata Botia Loaches have a gold to silver metallic sheen that turns a grey to green in adults, without the sheen. They are often believed to be a scaleless fish but they do have very small scales that are embedded in their skin and are active scavengers. They are a semi aggressive species that enjoy the company of their own species. They generally school with other loaches of the same size and age, and should be housed in groups of 6 or more specimens in an aquarium environment.
They require an aquarium of at least 30 gallons with a fine gravel or sandy substrate, with some plants, smooth river rock, a little bit of driftwood or bogwood for them to hide among, and plenty of free swimming space. They like holes in driftwood or “caves” to hide and sleep in. They prefer subdued lighting or a few floating plants in the tank to reduce lighting intensity and provide some cover.
They are excellent diggers, and because of their delicate barbels, should be provided with a sandy substrate in their tank. These loaches are also excellent jumpers and require a tightly fitting tank cover.
