Histrionica Botia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Histrionica Botia in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in groups of 5 or more with other similarly sized, active, and robust fish. Avoid keeping with very small or timid species, or fish with long, flowing fins.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places (caves, driftwood, dense planting), a soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) to protect their delicate barbels, and good water circulation. They are sensitive to poor water quality and require regular water changes. Provide a varied diet including high-quality sinking pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and vegetable matter.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-12 dGH

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