76. Zebra loach profile

Zebra loach also known as candy stripe loach Scientific name - Botia striata Origin - Southern India Size -- 2.5 inch making them great for the smaller tank Tank set up -- Planted tank preferably sand substrate Compatibility -- very peaceful so ideal for the community tank Temperature -- 23-26 degrees C (73-79 degrees F) Water chemistry -- fairly soft to medium hard , slightly acidic to alkaline PH 6.5-7.8 Feeding they are omnivores so will take most foods but they really love live foods like brine shrimp and daphnia Extra -- they are one of the best snail eaters you can get and will include snails in their diet I have 3 in my 55 gallon and not a snail in sight , they prefer to be in small groups it will make them more active 3 is a minimum in my opinion , they can be kept with other small loaches