{"product_id":"burmesische-prachtschmerle-botia-histrionica","title":"Burmese Border Loach – Botia histrionica | Rare wild-caught with high-contrast markings \u0026 lively behaviour","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eBurmese Border Loach (Botia histrionica)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"506\"\u003ewild-caught specimen from Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e, captivating with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"571\"\u003echaracteristic black and gold pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eplayful, curious behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. This smaller Botia species is one of the most popular loaches in aquariums and displays fascinating social behavior in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eAs a \u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"805\"\u003epeaceful, social bottom-dweller\u003c\/strong\u003e, it loves well-structured tanks with plenty of hiding places, fine sand substrate, and gentle current. Its natural behavior makes it a real highlight for experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (4–5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (wild-caught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003epH Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eGeneral Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling fish (from 5 animals)\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 180 l, with sand substrate, roots \u0026amp; caves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eEats \u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003elive, frozen, and sinking dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mosquito larvae, brine shrimp, and food tablets are particularly popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003esoft, fine-grained substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e protects their sensitive barbels. In subdued light, the fish display their most beautiful colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eBurmese Border Loach (Botia histrionica, wild-caught)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an active, peaceful, and splendidly patterned bottom-dwelling fish species – ideal for well-structured community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562754924877,"sku":null,"price":14.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/62271_61ed07d4c7cdae389d84909bcc5c9eaa.jpg?v=1773958542","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/burmesische-prachtschmerle-botia-histrionica","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}