One of the more attractive and peaceful species of Loach, the Angelicus or Kubotai Botia originates from the Salween River basin along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Like almost all species of Loach or Botia, they are social fish and best kept in groups of 5 or more. In the aquarium, they are hardy and relatively undemanding, and make for excellent pest snail control in planted tanks.
Origin: Wild Southeast Asia
Locale: Salween River, Myanmar
Diet: Carnivore and micropredator, will accept most frozen and prepared foods
Adult Size: 5.5″
Recommended Tank Size: 40 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful towards most tankmates, best kept in groups as individual fish may harass tankmates