{"product_id":"zipper-loach-acanthocobitis-botia-4cm","title":"Zipper Loach Acanthocobitis Botia 4cm","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-1005a822-21c3-4dbb-8986-92350cd2dfb5-29\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-288\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"095b92e6-75f6-411b-85c3-4f4211dd3550\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eZipper Loach (\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eAcanthocobitis botia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4 data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eThe Zipper Loach is a small, slender freshwater loach known for its distinctive dark “zipper-like” lateral markings along a light brown body. Active and social, it adds natural activity to the substrate layer in community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eNative to South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Inhabits slow-moving rivers, streams, and ponds with sandy or muddy substrates and abundant leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eOmnivorous bottom-feeder. Accepts sinking pellets, flakes, frozen foods (bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp), and occasional live foods. Benefits from a varied diet for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ePeaceful and best kept with small to medium-sized community fish such as tetras, rasboras, danios, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid large or aggressive species that may harass or outcompete them.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eAggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eLow. Sociable and prefers to be kept in groups of 5 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for planted community tanks with soft substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72°F – 79°F (22°C – 26°C)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – 12 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide soft sand or fine gravel substrate, plants, and driftwood for hiding and foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1655\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eActive, peaceful, and visually distinctive, the Zipper Loach (\u003cem data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eAcanthocobitis botia\u003c\/em\u003e) is ideal for aquarists seeking an engaging bottom-dwelling species for community freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/article\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64946673418617,"sku":"STF-MISS-NOV83","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Zipper-Loach-Acanthocobitis-Botia.png?v=1792492416","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/zipper-loach-acanthocobitis-botia-4cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}