Rank Species | Scientific name Yasuhikotakia morleti Higher classification Yasuhikotakia | |
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Similar Yasuhikotakia, Cypriniformes, Yasuhikotakia modesta, Botia, Dwarf loach | ||
Skunk loaches in my gourami tank
The skunk loach, skunk botia or Hora's loach (Yasuhikotakia morleti; syn. Botia morleti, Botia horae) is a species of botiid loach found in the Mekong River basin in Indochina, as well as the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong basins in Thailand. The maximum size is 10 cm (4 in) and it occurs in water with parameters 26 - 30 °C (79 to 86 °F) temperature, pH 6.0 to 8.0, hardness 5.0 to 12.0. It feeds on live crustaceans, insects, snails and other invertebrates.
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- Skunk loaches in my gourami tank
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- In the aquarium
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In the aquarium
Despite being seen frequently in the aquarium trade, it is a very aggressive fish and not suitable for community aquarium tanks. Other smaller fish and bottom feeders in the tank may be attacked or killed. Suitable tank mates for the skunk botia include larger cichlid species. Caves should be provided as hiding places.
