Botia dario – Queen Loach (2–3 inches) Hemigrammus filamentosus dim lighting

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horse-like snout

Solitary by nature and highly predatory

Beaufortia kweichowensis

may exhibit territorial behavior towards its own kind

Botia dario – Queen Loach (2–3 inches) Hemigrammus filamentosus dim lightingOverview The Queen Loach, scientifically known as Botia dario, is a small, colorful Loach species from India and Bangladesh, admired for its golden yellow body patterned with dark vertical stripes. Active and social, this bottom dweller adds both beauty and energy to aquariums. Peaceful by nature, it does best in groups and shows fascinating social interactions. Size Adult length: ~23 inches (57. 5 cm). Bottom dwelling, active swimmer. Behavior &