Black lined loach

A dwarf species of Botia or Loach found in Southern Chinaa and Northern Laos, A. nigrolineata is a rarity in the aquarium hobby. Like its more well known close relative, the Dwarf Chain Loach or Sidthimunki Botia, it is a peaceful, active schooling fish ideally suited to most community or planted tanks. Like most Botias and Loaches, they are social fish and should be kept in groups of at least 3 to 5 specimens.