HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Blackbarred limia Dwarf botia vs Blackbarred limia: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionTheir preferred pH ranges don't overlap.Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)Side by sideDwarf botiaBlackbarred limiaAdult size5 cm (2 in)6 cm (2.4 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)–Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)25–28°C (77–82°F)pH6.5–6.97.0–8.0Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelModerateEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciata