{"product_id":"streifenschmerle-botia-striata","title":"Tiger Botia – *Botia striata* | Peaceful, small loach with attractive stripe patterns \u0026 an active nature","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"464\"\u003ezebra loach (Botia striata)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, peaceful \u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eloach species from India\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impresses with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"586\"\u003efine, vertical stripe pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"628\"\u003elively, social behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is excellently suited for community aquariums and is particularly popular among enthusiasts of smaller loach species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"812\"\u003epeaceful, active, and gregarious\u003c\/strong\u003e, loves shady areas, sand substrate, and hiding places made of roots or stones. In a group, it displays its full social behavior and impressive dynamism in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\/L (5–6 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, group fish (from 5 animals)\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 150 l, with sand substrate, caves \u0026amp; light current\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eEats \u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003elive, frozen, and dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mosquito larvae, Artemia, and sinking food pellets are particularly popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003esoft sand substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eseveral hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e are ideal. Under subdued lighting, the fine stripes and behavior are particularly well displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003ezebra loach (Botia striata)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peaceful, small, and beautifully patterned bottom-dwelling fish species – ideal for planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562754662733,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/33946_e9ea8190a9e2f7e979f26a5cfb9f7413.jpg?v=1773958535","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/streifenschmerle-botia-striata","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}