{"product_id":"blaue-prachtschmerle-yasuhikotakia-modesta","title":"Blue Botia – Yasuhikotakia modesta | Rare wild-caught with bright blue body color \u0026 red fin markings","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eBlue Botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strikingly beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-549=\"end\"\u003ewild-caught fish from Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, delighting with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eintensely blue body\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"630\"\u003evibrantly red fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its majestic appearance and active behavior make it a fascinating species for experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eThis botia is \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"832\"\u003elively, curious, and territorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, and should therefore be kept in \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"888\"\u003egroups of at least five fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. In large, well-structured aquariums, it displays its full, natural behavior and impresses with harmonious interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (6–8 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia (wild-caught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003epH Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 18 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active, sometimes boisterous within species\u003cbr data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 400 l, with sand substrate, roots \u0026amp; many hiding places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eEats \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003elive, frozen, and dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particularly popular are mosquito larvae, mussel meat, and sinking food tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eadequate tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e and many \u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003ehiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e prevent territorial disputes. Dimmed lighting brings out the blue colors intensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eBlue Botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta, wild-caught)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrantly colored, lively, and impressive botia species – ideal for large, structured aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562754793805,"sku":null,"price":8.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/24141_8adafe7cf788c33f7770e5ac2ad2560d.jpg?v=1773958539","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/blaue-prachtschmerle-yasuhikotakia-modesta","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}