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Do Red Tail Botia Loach eat snails?
Yes the Red Tail Botia loach will eat snails, and also other crustaceans. Take care not to house Red Tail Loach with ornamental snails or shrimp, such as cherry shrimp. Click here to find out more.
Are Red Tail Botia loaches aggressive?
Red Tail Botia loach can be identified by their blue-black body colouring and orange fins. Red tail botia may also display a black dot on their backs above the tail. Click here to find out how aggressive they are >
Will Skunk Botia Loach eat snails?
Yes the Skunk Botia loach will eat snails, and also other crustaceans. Take care not to house Skunk Loach with ornamental snails or shrimp, such as cherry shrimp.Click to find out more >
Are Skunk Botia Loaches aggressive?
Skunk loaches are territorial and can be aggressive towards other bottom feeders and low-level swimmers. Housing Skunk loaches in groups of 5 or more will generally lower aggression. Click to find out more >
Setting Up Your Aquarium: Equipment Checklist
Are you unsure about what equipment you need to setup your first aquarium? Refer to the checklist herein as a starter guide for purchasing your fish tank equipment and accessories.
Should I use an Aquarium Heater in a Goldfish Tank?
If you are concerned that the temperature of your coldwater aquarium will drop below 12°C, for example if it is located in an outbuilding or garage, purchasing a heater to maintain a temperature between 16-20°C might be a good idea.
Are all Parrot Cichlids artificially dyed colours?
Parrot Cichlids are a beautiful, albeit controversial, freshwater cichlid. These fish are a hybrid fish species that was first created in Taiwan around 1986. The exact species used to create the Blood Parrot Cichlid are not known, but many think that the Redhead Cichlid (Paraneetroplus synspilus) and Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) are the parent species.
