Polka Dot Loach

Polka Dot Loach

Botia kubotai

Also known as: Angelicus Loach, Burmese Border Loach

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

Gorgeous loach with cream polka dots on a dark brown-black body. Very attractive and active bottom dweller.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

6–7
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

8–12 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Keep in groups of 5+. Social and playful. Provide hiding places and sandy substrate. Good snail control.

Feeding

Sinking pellets, frozen foods, snails, and blanched vegetables.

Compatible Tank Mates

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Flame Tetra 1.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Wild-Type Ember Tetra 0.8" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8"

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