These fish come from two families: Cobitidae and Balitoridae. There are almost 500 species. They come from Eurasia and Morocco. The Lochas are said to announce climate change, and it's partly true. Pressure changes affect them. Her swimming bladder is surrounded by thorns. When the pressure varies, the volume of your bladder changes, causing them to release bubbles or come out to the surface for air. They live on the bottom of the aquarium, spend a lot of time hiding among rocks or under the substrate. It is an ideal species for dedicated observers.
Botia sidthimunki
The Dwarf Locha is a very active but quiet fish with its companions. It is ideal for populating large densely planted community aquariums . It is advisable to have them in cardumen, from 6 to 10 fish, since almost everything is done in a group. They eat, rest and explore the bottom of the aquarium as a whole. Sometimes they tend to tear off plants that are poorly attached to the substrate. They are ovíparous, although they rarely reproduce in captivity. Give them broad-leaved plants so they can rest there.
It is a strong fish, it adapts well to the aquarium, especially in slightly acidic and soft waters. It is very important that the gravel in the substrate is thin and rounded, as it usually buries its body between the small stones. Carefully illuminate the aquarium, not very intensely. The abundance of plants is very favorable for the Kuhli. As for its reproduction, it is known to be oviparous but almost never reproduces in the aquarium.
Botia macracanthus
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