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Family: Cobitidae
Botia sidthimunki
Length:7.5cm (3")
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: the Dwarf Chained Loach is an ideal addition to a peaceful community tank.
Distribution:S Asia
The Dwarf Chained Loach is great addition to a peaceful aquarium, however there should be a
shoal.
The Dwarf Chained Loach has a dark chain link pattern which overlays the top half of this pale
matallic Dwarf Chained Loach
When the Dwarf Chained Loach matures the pattern will sometimes reach further down the body.
The bottom of the chain pattern on the Dwarf Chained Loach forms a dark line from the caudal
fin to the snout.
The Dwarf Chained Loach has clear fins with the exception on the caudal finand the vental
surface of the Dwarf Chained Loach are a white gold.
The Dwarf Chained Loach can also be seen resting on its pelvic fins.