HomeCompare fishDwarf botia vs Reticulate loach Dwarf botia vs Reticulate loach: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Reticulate loach is about 3 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–27.7°C (77–82°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideDwarf botiaReticulate loachAdult size5 cm (2 in)15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank115 L (30 US gal)–Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)22–27.7°C (72–82°F)pH6.5–6.96.5–7.5Hardness1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)4–12 dGH (71–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodWith cautionCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunkiReticulate loachBotia lohachata