How large do Coolie Loaches and Dwarf Loaches grow, and how many should I keep?
I think about purchasing Coolie Loaches or Dwarf Loaches. Since I found varying information about their sizes, these are my questions: How large can each of them grow? How many of them should I keep?
Hello,
Coolie Loaches usually grow to about 10 - 12 cm, single specimens occasionally grow slightly longer.
If "Dwarf Loaches" refers to Yasuhikotakia (formerly Botia) sidthimunki: these fish only grow to about 6 cm.
Both should be kept in groups as large as possible, at least 6 - 8 specimens.
Since at least the Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki are rather lively, their aquarium should be at least 80 cm long.
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sera GmbH
Dr. Bodo Schnell