Blue Botia
Yasuhikotakia modesta
Blue Botia is a bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 18 cm (≤ 7.1 in)
- Aquarium size
- 600 L or larger / ≥ 150 cm (≥ 59.1 in) minimum length
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 22–30 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- GH
- 8–12 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 8 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 8 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 600 L or larger / ≥ 150 cm (≥ 59.1 in) minimum length. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 22–30 °C, pH 6–7.5, GH 8–12 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Blue Botia needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Blue Botia should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 600 L or larger / ≥ 150 cm (≥ 59.1 in) minimum length.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Blue Botia get?
Blue Botia reaches ≤ 18 cm (≤ 7.1 in).
What aquarium size does Blue Botia need?
Use an aquarium of at least 600 L or larger / ≥ 150 cm (≥ 59.1 in) minimum length.
Is Blue Botia peaceful?
Blue Botia needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Blue Botia?
Keep it between 22 to 30 °C.