Skunk Botia Loach (Yasuhikotakia morleti)

The Skunk Botia Loach (Yasuhikotakia morleti) is an active and energetic bottom-dweller recognized by the bold black stripe running from its head to tail. Full of personality, these loaches are excellent scavengers and are best suited for aquarists with semi-aggressive community aquariums. Care Adult Size: Up to 4 inches Temperament: Semi-aggressive Tank Size: 30+ gallons Temperature: 75–82°F Diet: Omnivore; accepts sinking pellets, frozen foods, live foods, and snails Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate Provide plenty of caves, driftwood, and rocky hiding places along with soft substrate for foraging. They are highly active and appreciate strong filtration and well-oxygenated water. Note: Skunk Botia Loaches can become territorial as they mature and are best kept either singly or in larger groups with plenty of space to establish a hierarchy.