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Common Name: Bengal Loach Scientific name: Botia dario Max Size: Male: 10cm (4") Female: 10cm (4") Origin: India Min Tank Size: 50 Gallon Compatibility: Semi aggressive Temperature: 23 - 28°C (73F - 82°F) Water chemistry: PH 6.5 - 7.5, dGH 8 - 12 Diet: Omnivore Care level: Easy
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| The Bengal Loach is a bottom dwelling scaleless fish. Their natural habitat is streams in India. Because they come from fast flowing water they require water currents in the aquarium. They are a lively scavenger thats semi aggressive and enjoys the company of their own kind or other semi aggressive fish. They will school with others of the same age or size. They should be provided with lots of hiding places in the aquarium. They should be fed small amounts of food several times a day. | |
| BREEDING | |
| The Bengal Loach hasn't been bred in captivity yet. All Bengal Loachs for sale in pet shops are caught in the wild. | |
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