HomeCompare fishZig-zag eel vs Dwarf botia Zig-zag eel vs Dwarf botia: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Zig-zag eel is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Zig-zag eel is about 8 times the length of a Dwarf botia and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 25–27°C (77–81°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Side by sideZig-zag eelDwarf botiaAdult size38 cm (15 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature22–27°C (72–81°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)pH6.5–7.56.5–6.9Hardness–1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)TemperamentAggressivePeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesZig-zag eelMastacembelus armatusDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunki