{"product_id":"tiger-redtail-botia","title":"Tiger Redtail Botia","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected adult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 15–25 cm depending on final species identity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200L+ for a group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotia-type loaches are social fish and should not be kept as isolated individuals. Keep a group with smooth substrate, caves, driftwood and strong filtration. A varied omnivorous diet of sinking pellets, frozen foods, snails and occasional vegetable matter suits them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a lively, sometimes boisterous fish. They are usually best with robust community species rather than very timid or slow-moving tankmates. A group helps spread normal social sparring and reduces pressure on a single fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031891726630,"sku":"RT-887","price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/tiger-redtail-botia-natural-aquarium.png?v=1791282801","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/tiger-redtail-botia","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}