HomeCompare fishBanded mountain loach vs Redtail botia / Blue botia Banded mountain loach vs Redtail botia / Blue botia: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Redtail botia / Blue botia is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Redtail botia / Blue botia is about 3 times the length of a Banded mountain loach and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–25.5°C (75–78°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideBanded mountain loachRedtail botia / Blue botiaAdult size5 cm (2 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)285 L (75 US gal)Temperature20–25.5°C (68–78°F)24–27°C (75–81°F)pH6.0–7.56.5–8.0TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCare levelModerate–Diet–OmnivoreSpecies profilesBanded mountain loachAcanthocobitis urophthalmusRedtail botia / Blue botiaYasuhikotakia modesta