Blue Botia – Yasuhikotakia modesta | Rare wild-caught with bright blue body color & red fin markings

The Blue Botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta) is a strikingly beautiful wild-caught fish from Southeast Asia, delighting with its intensely blue body and vibrantly red fins. Its majestic appearance and active behavior make it a fascinating species for experienced aquarists.

This botia is lively, curious, and territorial, and should therefore be kept in groups of at least five fish. In large, well-structured aquariums, it displays its full, natural behavior and impresses with harmonious interactions.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish Size: M (6–8 cm)
🌎 Origin: Southeast Asia (wild-caught)
🌡️ Temperature: 25–30 °C
💧 pH Value: 6.5–7.5
⚖️ Total Hardness: up to 18 °dGH
🐟 Social Behavior: Active, sometimes boisterous within species
🌾 Aquarium: From 400 l, with sand substrate, roots & many hiding places

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. Particularly popular are mosquito larvae, mussel meat, and sinking food tablets.

💡 Tip:
An adequate tank size and many hiding places prevent territorial disputes. Dimmed lighting brings out the blue colors intensely.

👉 Conclusion:
The Blue Botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta, wild-caught) is a vibrantly colored, lively, and impressive botia species – ideal for large, structured aquariums.