Tiger botia - Syncrossus berdmorei
Scientific name: Syncrossus berdmorei
Common name: Tiger botia
Family: Cobitidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 22 - 25 cm (8.66 - 9.84 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.3
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 2 - 22°N (35.71 - 392.86ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: South Asia
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful
Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels
Food and feeding
Quality flake and sinking pellets should be given for the staple diet but they will require supplements of live or frozen foods. Blood worms and brine shrimp are ideal for Tiger botias and as they grow they will accept chopped prawns and mysis.
Origin
Asia; Tiger botias are found in India, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Sexing
There are no visible differences between the sexes when juveniles, as mature specimens, the females will have a more rounded abdomen.
Breeding
As of yet there are no reported cases of Syncrossus berdmorei breeding in the aquarium.
Lifespan
The expected life span for Syncrossus berdmorei is 5-8 years.
Short description
Due to their larger adult size (up to 10 inches) these fish must be kept in at least a four foot aquarium. Use sand for the substrate as it spends a lot of time burrowing and gravel can damage its delicate barbels. The Tiger Botia can be aggressive; keeping it in small groups of at least 5 members can reduce this.
Log
Page updated on 06/07/2008; the size attribute was updated.
Pictures
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