Redtail Botia tank mates
Yasuhikotakia modesta
6 rated pairings from the Redtail Botia care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Redtail Botia needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
5 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Imitator Corydoras
Corydoras imitator
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar bottom-dwelling habits and peaceful nature make them compatible
Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Both are bottom feeders with similar water parameter requirements
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Mid-water swimmers that avoid competition with bottom-dwelling loaches
Siamese Algae Eater
Crossocheilus oblongus
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar habitat preferences and compatible temperament
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Both are bottom-dwelling algae eaters with minimal territorial conflict
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
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