Scientific Name(s): Botia Dario, Cobitis dario
Common Name(s): Queen Loach, Bengal Loach, Dario Loach, Indian Loach
Family: Cobitidae
Species Type: Asian Loaches/Catfish
Maximum Size: 6 inches
Life Span: 6 years
Natural Habitat: Asian Rivers
Short
description
These fish are a social fish so do better in small groups. This fish is one of the truly delightful loaches and a favorite fish of all who have kept it. When acquired in groups of at least three, the Bengal Loach will provide the aquarist hours of entertainment, swimming in the characteristic loach “dance,” as it is commonly referred to, in which a group swims up and down in the water in figure-eight patterns.
Tank
Setup :
These Loach are bottom dwellers that burrow in the substrate, the Bengal Loach tank
should consist of fine-grained, round-edged gravel. Include numerous hiding
places in the form of driftwood or inverted flowerpots to make them feel secure
enough to exhibit their natural behaviors. And Minimum aquarium size is should
be about 208 L (55 gal)
Although These
fish don't require the very turbulent conditions favoured by many
balitorids/nemacheilids they do best when the water is well-oxygenated with a
degree of flow, are intolerant to accumulation of organic wastes and requires
spotless water in order to thrive. For this reason they should never be
introduced to biologically immature set-ups and adapt most easily to stable,
mature aquaria. In terms of maintenance weekly water changes of 30-50% tank
volume should be considered routine.
Feeding
:
They are carnivorous by nature they will also eat vegetative
matter if available, often including soft-leaved aquatic plants. They're
largely unfussy feeders but must be offered a varied diet comprising quality
dried products, live/frozen bloodworm, Tubifex, Artemia, etc.
plus fresh fruit and vegetables such as cucumber, melon, blanched spinach or
courgette. Chopped earthworm can also provide a useful source of protein but
should be used sparingly, and home-made, gel-based foods using a mixture of
natural ingredients are highly recommended. They'll also prey on aquatic snails
though should not be considered a solution to an infestation since if other
options are available they will take them. Once settled into an aquarium
they're bold feeders, often rising into midwater.
Sexual
Differences:
Full grown females will be rounder.
These fish are mostly bottom dwellers, but
will occasionally swim in the middle or upper parts of the aquarium.
Breeding/Reproduction:
There are no detailed reports
concerning the breeding habits of the Bengal Loach in the aquarium.
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