How Do You Identify And Care For Dwarf Loach Fish?
Also known as the dwarf chained loach, the dwarf loach fish (botia sidthimunki) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The dwarf loach is a peaceful, shoaling species that is native to the streams of Thailand and Cambodia. It is an active, bottom-level swimmer that will often venture into the midlevel, especially when there is a water flow. Identify the dwarf chained loach by its light metallic-gold coloration, which is overlaid with a dark, distinctive “chain link” pattern. This pattern is born along the top half of its eel-like body, with silvery-white coloring below the chain-link marking midway down its flanks. Note that it has a long, eel-like body with a very slightly arched dorsal surface and a flattened ventral surface. The fins are clear, but the caudal fin may have a dark patterning in each lobe. It grows up to 2.5 to 3 inches in length. Look out for a relatively small head with eyes that are gold-rimmed. There are three pairs of barbells beside its mouth. Purchase a 24-gallon or
