{"product_id":"pakistani-loach","title":"Pakistani Loach","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePakistani Loach - A Bold, Snail-Hunting Botia for Larger Community Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pakistani Loach (Botia almorhae) is a striking, banded loach with a confident, inquisitive personality, well known among aquarists as one of the most efficient snail hunters available. It grows into a sizeable, robust fish that commands attention as it patrols the mid-to-lower levels of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species has a semi-aggressive streak and does best kept in a small group among similarly robust tankmates that can hold their own. Being scaleless, it requires care with certain medications, and appreciates plenty of rockwork and hiding spots to establish its territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile, 4-6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L minimum, keep in a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive, an efficient snail eater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23-27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of rockwork, caves and driftwood so this species can establish territory, and keep it in a small group within a spacious tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23-27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water changes; avoid medications containing copper or similar scaleless-sensitive compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore\/carnivore diet, this species is also a handy natural pest controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen bloodworm for protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails as a natural treat and pest control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive by nature, this species does best with other robust, similarly sized fish that won't be bullied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther robust mid-to-large community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger barbs and rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy catfish species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47863554998377,"sku":"PISCES-24054","price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/4cm_Pakistani_Loach_8848a166-91e3-4aff-ab71-c3b4ac36794f.jpg?v=1785898045","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/pakistani-loach","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}