{"product_id":"zwergschmerle-ambastaia-sidthimunki","title":"Dwarf Botia – Ambastaia sidthimunki | Rare wild-caught with unique pattern \u0026 peaceful schooling behavior","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"518\"\u003edwarf loach (Ambastaia sidthimunki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"566\"\u003echain or reticulated loach\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a fascinating \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"632\"\u003ewild-caught species from Thailand and Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"682\"\u003edistinctive, chain-like pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e and lively yet peaceful nature, it is one of the most popular small loach species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"835\"\u003esocial, active, and peaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eplanted aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e with soft sand substrate and plenty of hiding places. In groups of at least six, it displays exciting social behavior and harmonious schooling movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (2.5–3 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand, Myanmar (wild-caught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling fish (from 6 animals)\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 80 l, planted, with sand substrate \u0026amp; hiding places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eEats \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003elive, frozen, and fine dry food\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particularly fond of mosquito larvae, artemia, and food tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003esmall group\u003c\/strong\u003e, many \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eroots and caves\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003edimmed lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e encourage natural behavior and intense coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003edwarf loach (Ambastaia sidthimunki, wild-caught)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, lively, and beautifully patterned species – perfect for peaceful community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562754695501,"sku":null,"price":13.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/2866_1f916481f727def7ce4e1a76f1b33667.jpg?v=1773958537","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/zwergschmerle-ambastaia-sidthimunki","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}