{"product_id":"bengal-loach","title":"Bengal Loach","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eBengal Loach (Botia dario)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eA beautifully striped and highly active loach with bold personality and great snail-control abilities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe Bengal Loach, also known as the Queen Loach, is a striking freshwater species featuring alternating black and golden-yellow bands along its sleek body. Native to fast-flowing rivers in India and Bangladesh, this loach is energetic, intelligent, and constantly on the move. Best kept in groups, Bengal Loaches are social and entertaining, often forming playful hierarchies within the school. They are also excellent snail eaters, making them a popular choice for planted and community aquariums with pest snail issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"845\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful but boisterous; best with medium-sized community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42583685070925,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/TE54.png?v=1767748334","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/bengal-loach","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}