Zebra loach aren’t particularly shy fish and can often be observed foraging for their next shelled snack, but even if your tank is snail free, they will happily consume sinking pellets. For their smallish size (about 7.5 cm as adults), distinct pattern and gusto for consuming gastropods, the zebra loach (Botia striata) earns Fish of the Week. Otherwise, these loaches have a rather peaceful.
These fish can easily accommodate themselves in a moderate-sized tank without invading. Their ability to eradicate a tank of snails is unparalleled, and there is enough diversity in this group to ensure a species for all aquariums. As bottom feeders, zebra loaches dont get along with most other bottom-feeding fish species such as Corydoras. If you have a 10-gallon tank, you can keep small loaches with your betta. Avoid the insanely popular Clown Loach as. The Zebra Loach is an amazing freshwater fish that we recommend to aquarists of all skill and experience levels.
If there was ever a group of fish that provided a dedicated and reliable aquarium service, species from the “Botia” loach family come top of the list. Additionally, adding fish to a betta tank may cause the betta to become aggressive because it thinks that another fish is swimming over his/her territory. Options such as the Kuhli loach and Zebra loach are great when it comes to choosing tankmates for the Betta. TLDR: Has anyone else ever had problems with golden zebra loaches being aggressive towards their betta without reason I had five in a 20 gallon long tank with 12 ghost shrimp and a heathy betta who died unexpectedly, and I was confused as to why until a couple weeks later (to today) when I randomly saw the 5 loaches swarm my other healthy.
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