{"product_id":"sternchenschmerle-botia-kubotai","title":"Polka-dot Loach – Botia kubotai | Rare wild-caught with star-shaped markings \u0026 lively group behavior","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"437\"\u003ePolka-dot Loach (Botia kubotai)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly attractive \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"496\"\u003ewild-caught species from Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eunique, star-shaped spot pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"600\"\u003epeaceful and active behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its striking pattern develops further with age, making it a true eye-catcher in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eThis loach is \u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"792\"\u003esociable, curious, and active\u003c\/strong\u003e. In groups of at least five fish, it displays exciting social behavior and actively explores the substrate. Ideal for well-structured aquariums with sand substrate, roots, and hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (5–6 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (wild-caught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 18 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling fish (from 5 fish)\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 200 L, with sand substrate, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eEats \u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003elive, frozen, and dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mosquito larvae, Artemia, and sinking tablets are particularly popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003efine sand substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e protects their sensitive barbels. Polka-dot Loaches feel particularly comfortable with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003edimmed lighting and many hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003ePolka-dot Loach (Botia kubotai, wild-caught)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colorful, active, and peaceful bottom dweller – ideal for larger, structured community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562754728269,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/7133_cd6141e434f5e2d0b92a1234d616a620.jpg?v=1773958537","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/sternchenschmerle-botia-kubotai","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}