Botia Kubotai

$26.08

  • Date Received: 07/14/2025
  • Size: 2.5"
  • LOC: 183

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Care LevelModerate
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivorous (flake, freeze dried, pellet, frozen, vegetables, live foods)
Water ConditionsStable Parameters are Key,
Max Size 4 to 5.5 inches (10 to 14 cm)
Scientific NameBotia kubotai
Species / FamilyBotiidae
Minimum Tank Size30 gallons and up for a group of 5 or more
Compatibility thrives with active, peaceful, mid-to-upper level schooling fish and robust bottom dwellers of similar size. like Harlequin rasbora, scissortail rasbora Tetras: Silver tip, black neon, glowlight tetras Barbs: Peaceful barbs like cherry barbs (avoid aggressive tiger barbs) Danios: Zebra danios, pearl danios Anabantids: Medium peaceful gouramis (pearl or honey gourami)
Avoid Housing With it is incompatible with slow-moving, long-finned, tiny micro-species, or delicate bottom-dwellers that get stressed or harmed by its boisterous, inquisitive nature.
Location183
Date Received07/14/2025
Current Size2.5"

Description

Botia Kubotai

Botia Kubotai is a freshwater tropical fish, often referred by polka dot loach. They require a tank of at least 30 gallons or larger to house a small group of 5 or more. They are peaceful and have an active temperament that allows them to play with their own kind. They also  love a sandy bottom with driftwood combined with dense planting and an open swimming lanes. Native to Salween River basin (Myanmar and Thailand).

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs