Botia kubotai
| Common Names: | Angelicus Loach/Botia Myanmar Botia Polka Dot Loach/Botia |
| Synonyms: | Botia sp. myanmar |
| Family: | Cobitidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Asia; Asia |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; One of the most peaceful of all loaches. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; A varied diet is appreciated and relished. Feed some veggie foods alongside meatier foods. Most foods are accepted. |
| Care: | The fish are very easy to care for, but, as with all loaches, require very pristine water conditions. Feed a varied diet, including both meaty foods and vegetable matter. These fish are extremely peaceful and incredibly social. Keep in groups, the larger the better, a minimum of three. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 10cm (3.9") Female: 10cm (3.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Active at both day and night |
| Gender: | Females are noticeably plumper. |
| Breeding: | Unknown. |
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| Comments: | This is a wonderful, peaceful smaller loach. They are very active and social, and very playful in nature. The pattern on the fish changes with age, becoming even more beautiful. Truly a wonderful loach to behold and keep! |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Gold |
| Markings: | Striped And Spotted |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | ;So_Very_Sneaky |
| Submitted By: | So_Very_Sneaky |
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