Skunk Loach

Skunk Loach Hora's Loach Family: Cobitidae The handsome little Skunk Loach is one of the smaller of the Botias, often not reaching more than a couple of inches! ...

The skunk loach, skunk botia or Hora's loach, Yasuhikotakia morleti (syn. Botia morleti, Botia horae, Botia modesta), is a freshwater tropical fish found in the Mekong River and various rivers in Thailand.

Skunk Loach, Hora's Loach [Pictures] Botia morleti SYN: Botia horae PD: An elongated fish with lateral compression and a flat belly profile. The back is arched and the caudal fin is forked.

Skunk Loach [Botia horae] Type: Community [Aggressive] (Also Known As: Cream Loach, Mouse Loach, Skunk Botia, Hora's Loach; Botia morleti) Slender krib [Pelvicachromis taeniatus ] Type: Cichlid [Semi-Aggressive] ...

The Skunk Loach is named because of its Skunk-like colors and pattern. These Loaches generally stay pretty busy and will usually leave other fish alone. They spend a lot of time digging so a soft sandy substrate is needed.

Hora's Loach, Skunk Loach Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Skunk Loach - Yasuhikotakia morleti Photos & Comments ...

TFH Sep 90 Betta smaragdina TFH Dec 72 Betta spendens TFH Nov 78 Betta spendens x Macropodus cupanus TFH Feb 72 Bettas TFH Sep 92 Bettas (Wild) TFH Aug 79 Black Paradise Fish TFH Dec 72 Botia dario (Tiger Loach) TFH Jul 91 Botia morleti (Skunk loach) ...

lohachata, Skunk Loaches - B. horae, Blue Loaches - B. modesta, and Striated Loaches - B. striata are all seen in the hobby.

Although this individual fish was part of the original "pack" that I had in the late ‘80s, it wasn't tolerant of tankmates of other species. It did put up with a skunk loach for about 18 months.

Aquarium setup: Prefers sand or rounded gravel substrate to dig in. Botia morleti (Skunk Loach) also require hiding places as they are nocturnal. This Loach needs a tight fitting cover on the aquarium as it can and will jump.

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(The first time I heard my Skunk Loaches [Botia Morleti] click I thought the tank had cracked!) Clown Loaches do not tolerate change well.

See also: Fish, Skunk, Loach, Species, Botia Morleti