3 pack Red Tail Botia Loach - Botia Modesta - Live Fish Freshwater Aquarium Fish

At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Red Tail Botia (Yasuhikotakia modesta). Here are our shipping guidelines:

• 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
• 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
• 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
• 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.

  Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:

  • 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
  • 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
  • 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
  • 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.
    Explore the Lively Red Tail Botia

    The Red Tail Botia, also known as the Blue Botia, is a strikingly colorful freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. Known for its vibrant red tail and contrasting blue body, it is not only beautiful but also an active and entertaining species for any community aquarium.

    What We Adore About This Fish:
    • Distinctive red tail and rich blue body that catch the eye
    • Playful nature, often seen engaging in playful antics with tank mates
    • Effective snail predator, helping manage unwanted snail populations in your aquarium
    • Relatively easy to care for, adaptable to various water conditions
      RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
      • Temperature: 75° - 82° F (24° - 28° C)
      • pH: 6.0 - 7.5
      • KH: 5-12 dKH
      • Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
        CARE INFORMATION:
        • Diet: Omnivorous; prefers a diet of live and frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and occasionally vegetables.
        • Social Behavior: Sociable with other large and active fish; can be aggressive towards smaller tank mates.
        • Origin: Native to rivers in Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand and Malaysia
        • Average Adult Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
        • Average Purchase Size: 2 - 3 inches (5 - 7.6 cm)