Angelicus Botia Loach - Aquarium Advice

i3k · 09-06-2003, 12:24 AM

Does anyone know if Angelicus Botia Loach can do well in brackish water? or can they tolerate salt at all?

Thanks.

madasafish · 09-06-2003, 01:42 AM

Really doubt it. They're from clear South American streams. REALLY wouldn't try it... Not a wise idea with non-brackish species, probably even worse with species that doesn't have scales.

I have two. Though if you look them up on Fishbase.org, you probably won't find them... I think they're actually called Gangetic Loaches (Botia rostrata).

I add aquarium salt for stress relief, but that's a very small amount-1 tablespoon per 10 gallons.

i3k · 09-06-2003, 01:53 AM

I add 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons to make my water brackish. For now I have the botias in another tank in fresh water, but I was just wondering if they would do ok in brackish water. Well thanks for the advise.

madasafish · 09-06-2003, 03:45 AM

hmmm... 1 tbspn per 5 gallons isn't very salty--that might work. But I'm the cautious type. If it's not a brackish species, I wouldn't put it in a brackish tank.

Allivymar · 09-06-2003, 05:18 AM

Out of curiousity, why do you have a brackish tank; ie:what kind of fish are living in there? I agree with madasa; 1 tbsp per 5g isn't brackish. If its a true brackish fish in there, salt levels of 1.005-1.012 (depending on the fish) are more appropriate. I know 7.6 grams of salt per gallon equals about 1.002 [acronym:c6ca93efb7="Specific gravity"]sg[/acronym:c6ca93efb7], so it would take more then a tbsp per 5g to kick the levels up high enough to be truly brackish.

Loaches can tolerate a low level of salt for short periods of time, but I wouldn't suggest making it a regular thing with them as they are truly freshwater fish. Theres some more info about them on loaches.com if you're interested: http://www.loaches.com/species_pages...p_myanmar.html

09-06-2003, 12:24 AM	#1
i3k Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 237 Images: 13	Angelicus Botia Loach Does anyone know if Angelicus Botia Loach can do well in brackish water? or can they tolerate salt at all? Thanks.

09-06-2003, 01:42 AM	#2
madasafish Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY, NY Posts: 2,260 Images: 73	Really doubt it. They're from clear South American streams. REALLY wouldn't try it... Not a wise idea with non-brackish species, probably even worse with species that doesn't have scales. I have two. Though if you look them up on Fishbase.org, you probably won't find them... I think they're actually called Gangetic Loaches (Botia rostrata). I add aquarium salt for stress relief, but that's a very small amount-1 tablespoon per 10 gallons. __________________ [acronym:3ff24413a5="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:3ff24413a5] is a blessing, not a disease.

09-06-2003, 03:45 AM	#4
madasafish Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY, NY Posts: 2,260 Images: 73	hmmm... 1 tbspn per 5 gallons isn't very salty--that might work. But I'm the cautious type. If it's not a brackish species, I wouldn't put it in a brackish tank. __________________ [acronym:3ff24413a5="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:3ff24413a5] is a blessing, not a disease.

09-06-2003, 05:18 AM	#5
Allivymar Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,355 Images: 15	Out of curiousity, why do you have a brackish tank; ie:what kind of fish are living in there? I agree with madasa; 1 tbsp per 5g isn't brackish. If its a true brackish fish in there, salt levels of 1.005-1.012 (depending on the fish) are more appropriate. I know 7.6 grams of salt per gallon equals about 1.002 [acronym:c6ca93efb7="Specific gravity"]sg[/acronym:c6ca93efb7], so it would take more then a tbsp per 5g to kick the levels up high enough to be truly brackish. Loaches can tolerate a low level of salt for short periods of time, but I wouldn't suggest making it a regular thing with them as they are truly freshwater fish. Theres some more info about them on loaches.com if you're interested: http://www.loaches.com/species_pages...p_myanmar.html __________________ aka Cycling Guru and the Ich Slayer glares at Terry and QTOFFER Card carrying member of FTAS & GCAS.

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09-06-2003, 01:53 AM	#3
i3k Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 237 Images: 13	I add 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons to make my water brackish. For now I have the botias in another tank in fresh water, but I was just wondering if they would do ok in brackish water. Well thanks for the advise.

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