Botia almorhae

[holmesotters]

Anyone explain the strange behaviour of laying on its side and "breathing" rather rapidly, happens often especially after feeding?

[Sarcasm Included]

I think it is a ploy to give you a heart attack. They love playing dead and giving you a fright till you get used to the behavior. Mine play dead, roll over, and I am still working on fetch. They fetch the food, just won't give it back....

[holmesotters]

That is exactly what happened when we went on holiday and left my fish in the capable hands of a friend. Not familiar with this behaviour I got an urgent message what do I do Botia not good, on its side. Don't worry was my reply.