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whats a good number to have aka minimum number?

Do you mean Botia striata?
(Common name: Zebra Loach)
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/botia-striata

Or Botia histrionica?
(Common name: Golden Zebra Loach)
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/botia-histronica

Or Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus?
(Common name: Zebra Hillstream Loach)
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/ps ... -fasciatus

Or Sinibotia robusta?
(Common name: Chinese Golden Zebra Loach)
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/sinibotia-robusta

Or Yunnanilus cruciatus?
(Common name: Vietnamese Multi Banded Zebra Loach)
http://www.loaches.com/species-index/yu ... -cruciatus

By the picture, you are referring to pangio kuhli. Three Kuhli's are the absolute minimum. It also depends on the size of your tank. Hope this helps.

Joe

5 or 6 would be my minimum

no sorry i meant "botia stratia" or whatever that one is, i know the difference

Joe Khul wrote:By the picture, you are referring to pangio kuhli. Three Kuhli's are the absolute minimum. It also depends on the size of your tank. Hope this helps.

Joe

I think you are mistaking his signature which is a kuhli for what he's looking for

For Striata loaches I recommend at least 3 for aquariums 30 gallons or less,
and 5 for larger aquariums.

What is the volume of the aquarium ?

Will there be any other loaches in the aquarium ?

I really like boitias, they seem like tiny snakes. gorgeous little creatures!

gramps wrote:I really like boitias, they seem like tiny snakes. gorgeous little creatures!

yeah, mine are still alive