Scientific Name: Botia almorhae

Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs.

Approximate purchase size : 3.5 - 5cm
All Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens.

How easy are they to care for?
A moderate level of care

How large can they grow?
16cm

Where in the world are they from?
From India in parts of the Ganges

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Will be much more sociable if kept in groups, can be shy if kept by themselves.

What water conditions do they require?
Ideally slightly acidic water conditions are provided between 6.5pH - 7pH however they will happily live in conditions ranging up to pH of 7.5. Temperatures should range between 24-26°C.

What should you feed them?
Will happily accept a range of sinking foods, frozen and live feeds. Will happily feed on nuisance pest such as snails.

How compatible are they with other fish?
Do not keep with shirmp, will quite happily live with most general community species.

Can they be bred in captivity?
Unheard of in the private aquarium.