Does anyone know how often the Botia Robusta is seen in the trade?
Im told its pretty rare for a bottom-dweller......Anybody out there know anything?
Im told its pretty rare for a bottom-dweller......Anybody out there know anything?
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GeneralBrackish;3563763; said:Does anyone know how often the Botia Robusta is seen in the trade?
Im told its pretty rare for a bottom-dweller......Anybody out there know anything?
i know my LFS has a bunch of them in from time to time. not that rare i suppose.
sardesign;3604703; said:
The only reason I guess I say its rare is because I'm told its one of the only loaches that can tolerate brackish water. And I think the correct Scientific name is Sinibotia Robusta, I think. If I'm wrong please correct me. I need to know which Loaches can tolerate brackish water.
GeneralBrackish;3609601; said:The only reason I guess I say its rare is because I'm told its one of the only loaches that can tolerate brackish water. And I think the correct Scientific name is Sinibotia Robusta, I think. If I'm wrong please correct me. I need to know which Loaches can tolerate brackish water.
Tolerating brackish water & thriving in brackish water are 2 different things. Also, what salinity exactly are we calling brackish?
JakeH;3611308; said:
Im thinking a SG 1.005.....It should be able to thrive in that. I've heard hobbist say this possible.
Just remember Loaches are expensive & fragile just like scale-less fish, so be careful with what is "possible". If you insist on trying to keep Loaches in brackish water, acclimate them slowly & watch them carefully for signs of stress.