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| Scientific Name | Botia modesta |
| Other Common Names | Blue Botia, Blue Modesta, Red Tail Loach |
| Origin |
Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India |
| Temperature | 77-83 |
| PH | 6.2 - 7.8 |
| Maximum Size | 10 inches |
| Temperment | Will usually not attack other fish, but may be territorial
towards other loaches and smaller fish when they enter their "space"
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| Comments | Fairly social loach, best when kept in groups of three
or more
Can be startled easily by movement outside of the tank
Make sure to have lots of caves and hiding places
Great fish for snail removal
Many aquarists regard Botia modestas as being an aggressive species. In my experience this is not the case. As long as they are kept in an evironment where they feel safe they will not show hostility.
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