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Is there any information on Zipper Loach (Acanthocobitis botia)?

There are really two questions:

1> Are they more suitable for a standard loach tank or for a hillstream river tank (with schisturas)?

My feeling right now is that they will do fine in either.

2> What is the right substrate?

Given their tendency to burrow and dig into the substrate, I'm a bit afraid of gravel: I think they may end up without barbels after a while.

The proper condition for zippers is up

For Acanthocobitis botia, click on the name

Martin.

Thanks Martin, did not notice that this one was already done .
This answers the questions.

That's the idea of the profiles.

Does exactly what it says on the can.

Martin.

New profiles are without a doubt a major improvement over the current situation. Great job


As for the zippers, they might be becoming my new favorite species. A very interesting behavior pattern, seemingly halfway between kuhlis and schisturas. particularly loves Bloodworm has been noticed

And it also makes it easier to link the profile, rather than typo's from hell. (speaks for one self)

I realized one thing looking at the profile: the temp interval is very narrow:

Temp: 75.2ºF to 78.8ºF (24 - 26ºC)

for a fish that occupies a large geographical area, this is strange, one would expect an 8F-10F range, perhaps even more.

To an extent, those temperatures are a guide, not cast in stone Mike. That's not too cold and not so warm that oxygen concentration starts to drop off......just cozy.

Martin.