How difficult is it to keep Burmese Border Loach?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Burmese Border Loach?

The ideal temperature for Burmese Border Loach is 22〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Burmese Border Loach get?

Burmese Border Loach typically reaches About 15cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Burmese Border Loach?

The price of Burmese Border Loach varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Burmese Border Loach

Q: What should I feed Burmese Border Loach?

Burmese Border Loach feeds on: Sinking dried foods, frozen bloodworm, Tubifex, vegetables such as cucumber. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Botia kubotai

One of the most strikingly marked loaches, with yellow blotches set between black bars and stripes. It comes from the Ataran basin of eastern Myanmar, and with age the bars broaden while the blotches narrow.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

22〜28℃

Size

About 15cm

Diet

Sinking dried foods, frozen bloodworm, Tubifex, vegetables such as cucumber

About

Botia kubotai is a loach of the Ataran River basin in eastern Myanmar. Kottelat described it in 2004, relatively recently, though it was already in the aquarium trade before then. Its diagnostic pattern is three black stripes and five black bars enclosing four pairs of yellow blotches; with age the bars and stripes widen and the blotches become slender. FishBase gives a length of 15.0cm. FishBase records no temperature or pH figures, while Seriously Fish gives 22-28C, pH 6.0-7.5, 2-10dGH and a 120 x 45cm tank of about 243 litres. A bottom of sand or fine gravel with rounded stones and driftwood, arranged for plenty of cover, lets it settle. It is not especially aggressive, but avoid much smaller fish and slow, long-finned species. It is strongly gregarious and should be kept in a group. Breeding in private aquaria is virtually unreported, and trade stock is largely hormone-induced. IUCN status is Data Deficient.

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Size of the Burmese Border Loach

The Burmese Border Loach grows to About 15cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Burmese Border Loach

The ideal temperature for the Burmese Border Loach is 22〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Southeast Asia (Ataran River basin, Myanmar)

Size

About 15cm

Temperature

22〜28℃

Diet

Care Specifications

pH: 6–7.5
Hardness (GH): 2–10 dGH
Water Temp.: 22–28℃
Min. Tank: 243 L

Semi-aggressiveGroupBreeding: Very hard

Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Botia kubotai Kottelat, 2004

Authority databases: FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN DD · Data Deficient

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.