Common name/s: Chain/Dwarf Loach.

Scientific name: Yasuhikotakia/Botia sidthimunki.

Mod edit. sidthimunki, in a recent reclassification has been moved from Botia to genus Yasuhikotakia. Whilst this is the currently accepted classification, a body of research exists which suggests a number of the recent reclassifications in the former Botia genus are at least borderline, and at worst, completely wrong. As always in situations like this, searching should be done for both names.

Family: Cobitidae

Origin: Northern India and Thailand.

Maximum Size: 2"

Care: They should be kept in a group of at least 4 individuals, provide good planting and plenty of hiding places as these fish will often dart around before resting in a favoured retreat. A small peaceful little Loach will live happily in most community tanks, however, they tend to shy away if more boisterous and larger fish are around.

Feeding: Most foods will be accepted but Frozen and Live foods are favoured, especailly bloodworms.

Sexing and Breeding: Not captive breeding reports, little or nothing known.

Comments: A great little fish that will constantly dart around the tank in groups before settling on a leaf. A great addition to any tank.