🐟 Redtail Botia Loach (Yasuhikotakia modesta)
Freshwater Loach • Active Bottom Dweller • Semi-Aggressive Community Fish • Large River Loach
 
📋 The Redtail Botia Loach (Yasuhikotakia modesta) is a powerful, fast-moving loach known for its deep blue body, bright red tail, and bold personality.
This species thrives in clean water with strong flow and oxygenation, mimicking fast-moving river environments.
While not aggressive predators, they are active and assertive, best suited to large aquariums with similarly sized tankmates.
As a large-growing loach with striking contrast coloration and energetic behavior, the Redtail Botia Loach is ideal for advanced community or river-style setups.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Red Tail Contrast: Bright red caudal fin against deep blue body
🌿 Active Bottom Dweller: Constantly on the move
⚪ Semi-Aggressive Nature: Best with robust tankmates
📏 Large Loach Species: Grows significantly larger than most loaches
💧 Clean Water Lover: Requires strong filtration & oxygenation