Community – especially when young!
The Red-tailed Zebra Loach is a small, active freshwater fish (Botia striata or Schistura mahnerti) with a distinctive black-and-white striped pattern, a vibrant red tail, and a flattened body. They are primarily carnivorous but also eat snails, prefer cooler water, and are social but need hiding spaces in a community tank.
Species – Red Tailed Zebra Loach - Schistura vinciguerrae
Current Size – 4-5cm
Adult Length – 8cm
Temperature Range – 22 - 28°C
pH Range – 6.0 – 8.0
Special Requirements - They love bog wood and plenty of hiding places. They will nibble your plants, especially when larger.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – When they are small, they can be kept with most other fish but as they get larger, they become more aggressive and so the tank mates need a rethink.
Feeding – Although they like algae, they are omnivores and will eat anything offered.
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
