Botia dario is a freshwater fish with an elongated body and black stripes on a yellow background. It lives on the bottom of rivers in South Asia and often hides among stones.
Botia dario stands out with its bright stripes and love for bottom shelters. It is important for nature because it eats leftovers and small animals, helping to keep water bodies clean.
polyuria polydipsia
Diet improvement, hormonal stimulation.
Immature form that undergoes metamorphosis before adulthood.
dermatomycosis
Rapid deterioration over 14–40 days.
sparganosis — spirometra
visible parasites on body
depends on progression
nocturnal restlessness
Tetracyclines.
daphnia
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riverbed
no itching
Chronic development over 30–90 days.
Fasting for 3–5 days, followed by a bland diet.
gill destruction
Stress reduction, improvement of aeration, symptomatic drugs.
cutaneous melanoma
Litters lifetime count
hepatosis genetic
detritus, eat dead remains of plants, animals and all kinds of organic debris on the bottom
Antibiotics, improvement of aeration.
Antibiotics (oxytetracycline 10–20 mg/l), improvement of conditions.
isopod parasitism
Antibiotics (kanamycin, tetracycline), fasting diet for 2–3 days.
whiskers
infection
infection via feed
Progresses over 7–14 days; often ends in death.
Treatment is rarely successful; isolation and euthanasia.
nephrocalcinosis
Antibiotics, diuretics, reduction of protein in the diet.
pork
aeromonosis
hyperactivity
Treatment is ineffective; destruction of affected animals.
genetic defect
Anthelmintics, removal of intermediate hosts.
dirty water
water contamination
Slow development 30–180 days.
temperature for housing
unfavorable in endemic areas
rotifers
hepatic diseases
black growths
ipn-like
Support, temperature increase.
Surgery if possible; euthanasia in severe cases.
genetic melanoma
Gremllins
ammonia poisoning
stomach distension
Chronic, lasting months
golden plaque
Disease affecting the heart or blood vessels.
congenital
Filters
bacterial gill necrosis
Supportive care; it is recommended to avoid stress and poor water quality.
infected bacteria
age diag byOther
trichodinosis
body deformation
Mechanical removal, antiseptics.
Upcoming birthdays
mouth deformation
Develops gradually over 30–90 days; may stabilize.
coccidiosis — isospora
nocardia
spinal deformity
Lifespan
joint diseases
white skin spots
chronic trauma
Affecting multiple organs or the entire body.
Fins size
No treatment has been developed; culling of breeding stock, maintaining optimal water parameters, and eliminating stress are recommended.
Improvement of water aeration; antibacterial therapy for secondary infections.
Hepatoprotectors, transition to a low-fat diet, B vitamins.
argulosis
salmonellosis
spiral swimming
most of Europe and Asia, various forests, steppes and tundra
injury
Wanderers
hexamitiasis, hexamita muris
algae
rigidity
marine or freshwater isopods
Jubilee = every 10th birthday
Minimum space
camallanosis
Earliest developmental stage inside an egg or womb.
Incubation 7–21 days; death in 1–3 weeks.
Business sausages
mucus on body
Antibiotics (ampicillin).
metabolic diseases
Lifespan average
chilodonellosis
ascites
Severity rating for disorders affecting movable joints.
5–20 days.
diarrhea
Vitamin injections, toxin elimination.
chlamydial infection
fluid accumulation
How do they behave?
depends on localization
Carbohydrates
hot, uneven rains, lots of grass and trees
chronic inflammation
genetic malabsorption syndrome
uv
lernaeosis
Incubation 3–7 days; mild course — recovery in 10–14 days, severe — mass death in 5–10 days.
septicemia
average
Mechanical removal, salt baths.
pale gills and skin
dry bread
dactylogyrosis
fatal
limb hypothermia
Rapid 3–10 days.
training aptitude
unknown
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Months
nitrites and ammonia
red worms in tissues
Slow progression over 60–200 days.
cm
hereditary epilepsy-like seizures
genetic predisposition
Improve water parameters, prescribe antibacterial agents (nitrofurantoin 2–4 mg/l), salt baths.
transport
Rapid development in 3–7 days; severe course leads to death within 1–2 weeks.
Old-timers
muscular dystrophy
granulomas in organs
oodinium
turns
Rascals
balance disorders
diet imbalance
Mechanical removal, treatment with potassium permanganate or ivermectin.
Develops slowly over 60–180 days.
white cottony growths
Salt baths 5–10 g/l, formalin.
Fat
Antibiotics (doxycycline).
hot Africa south of the desert, many savannas and forests
Anthelmintics, improved hygiene.
renal failure
Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics, diuretics, salt baths, improving water quality.
ovarian cyst
Supportive therapy; euthanasia recommended in severe cases.
congenital spinal deformity
Barbels size
skin nodule
Actively searching habitats to locate food items.
skin ulcers
Where are they found?
Species lacks any fixed or lasting shelter structure.
live worms from reservoirs
all rivers and lakes
hepatic encephalopathy
live plants
rapid heartbeat
dropsy
Antibiotics, probiotics, fasting.
Immune support, quarantine.
new fish without quarantine
aeromonas hydrophila infection
unfavorable without intensive care
onion garlic and rhubarb
white cysts in muscles
Locomotion through water employed while searching for or capturing prey.
Supportive therapy, low-protein diet.
Offspring
Elders
wound
Antibacterial therapy, increase salt to 3 g/l, treat the underlying cause.
Regular water changes, use of plants.
Bro
white flakes
Long-lasting or recurring health condition persisting over an extended period.
pale coloration
Develops over 30–90 days; chronic.
pseudomonas aeruginosa septicemia
Urgent water changes, antiseptics, aeration.
Fluoroquinolones, water substitution.
Rapid reproduction in 3–10 days.
unusual coloration
Symptomatic treatment; osmolarity control is recommended.
Affects the skin, scales, feathers or outer integument.
gyrodactylosis
birth date
Palearctic realm
no permanent shelter
diseases symptoms movement disorder
Career from 7 to 15 months. Dwarf hamsters, voles, field crickets celebrate their birthday twice a month
acute pancreatitis
The basics
Detected on day 14–30; mild course — the fish lives up to 2–3 years, severe — death within 1–2 months.
Destruction of sick fish, disinfection of the aquarium.
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deformed fins
Non-stop carnival: they only live a few days. Mayflies, rotifers, midges celebrate their birthday more than twice a day
young after transformation
poor nutrition
protozoa fungi
Develops over 5–15 days.
dwarfism mutation
scale pattern mutation
deep ulcers
Chronic course; exacerbations every 30–60 days.
Potential Habitat
complete deafness
virus
favorable
In husbandry
On the go from 1.3 to 3.5 years. Forest mice, anoles, rainbow fish party on their birthday once a month
Feeding occurs in water bodies such as rivers, lakes, or oceans.
subcutaneous nodules
Mass
instant suffocation
intracellular bacteria
unfavorable in severe form
Gestation
convulsions
aquatic
white cysts body
live annelid worms
Slow development over 90–180 days.
hepatic neoplasia
Elimination of the stressor, vitamins, stabilization of parameters.
No results found
immunosuppression
Antibiotics, hygiene.
Disease disrupting the function of the reproductive system.
No treatment available; strict quarantine, culling of affected animals.
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small crustaceans
poor feed quality
viral hemorrhagic disease
renal diseases
Female ♀
Does not require treatment; environmental adaptation.
Body color
Acute course 5–14 days.
anchor worms on body
Body temperature
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0
Potential habitat modelled from GBIF occurrence data. Map © Zveriki.com, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
coordination disorder
protein supplement
birth year
neurological diseases
hormonal imbalance
Calcium + Vitamin D3
unfavorable without treatment
sq mm
chronic toxins
Indicates a minor health issue that typically resolves with minimal intervention.
mouth opening
How similar?
ammonia
ichthyosis congenita
Male ♂
until the celebration
bloating
On the go from 3.5 to 6 years. Hedgehogs, crows, lizards treat themselves to birthday snacks 6 times a year
What if eaten?
sessile ciliates
Slow progression
herpes-like virus
Neither
acanthocephalan infection
Parasites become noticeable in 7–14 days; severe course in 10–20 days.
Praziquantel 10 mg/L.
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enlarged head
Transition to a low-calorie diet, fasting days, increased exercise.
vision impairment
copper preparations
unfavorable in advanced cases
20–60 days.
5–12 days.
Chronic course 30–90 days.
Acute course 3–10 days; severe — mass mortality.
pustules
world of Afrotropics
Antibacterial baths, improvement of water quality.
Supportive care; symptomatic treatment.
Freshwater
Vitamins B, anti-inflammatory.
mycobacterium
Correction of the mineral composition of water.
Duration
parasitic diseases
Vitamin C
Fins color
Treatment is impossible; prevention is recommended in breeders.
Raise temperature to 30 °C, administer malachite green or copper-containing preparations at a dose of 0.1–0.5 mg/l, perform water changes, use a UV sterilizer.
freshwater
organ inflammation
aquatic plants and algae
gill arch deformity genetic
frequent infections
How are they built?
philometrosis
encephalopathy
Antibiotics, immunosuppressors in low doses.
mm
Theoretical lifespan
ammonia accumulation in water
ml
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My age?
fin deformity syndrome
Serious or life-threatening health condition requiring urgent attention.
saprolegnia infection
Artificial feeding; often euthanasia.
body curvature
freshwater environment — rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps
body distension
Iodine
Acute poisoning within hours; recovery within 2–5 days when concentration decreases.
Southeast Asia and islands, always hot and humid
inbreeding
Visible signs after 14–30 days.
Balanced diet, vitamin premixes.
Rabbits, falcons, red-eared turtles hang out for 6-9 years and party on their birthday four times a year
slow growth
Where do they take shelter?
Warm summer and lots of rain
renal tumor
Sensory system detecting water movements to locate prey.
chronic anemia
Visible worms after 14–40 days.
infectious diseases
stress
Disorder caused by inherited or mutation-based factors.
fin rot
Antibiotics (enrofloxacin 5–10 mg/l or oxytetracycline), frequent water changes, temperature increase.
anaerobic conditions
small crabs, amphipods and other crustaceans
Lifespan maximum
Antimycotic agents, temperature increase, salt baths.
infected plant introduction
micro worms
Rapid 5–15 days.
bacterial gill disease
rickettsiosis
whole life
Mandarin
embryo
acute jaundice
Disease affecting the kidneys and their function.
kg
lots of rain, warm and pleasant summer
black tumor like growths
Develops within 1–5 days.
body tremor
depends on toxin dose
laying on bottom
Observations
Worker
severe intoxication
birth time
bottom
microsporidian species infection
hemorrhages throughout the body
Long-term antibiotics.
live nematodes
Dogs, dolphins, lynx hang out for 9-25 years and party on their birthday three times a year
loss of appetite
Praziquantel 2–5 mg/l, improvement of aeration.
m
worm
aeromonas spp
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Symptomatic therapy, diet.
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nitrate poisoning chronic
Human
monogenean gill flukes
Symptomatic support; optimal nutrition, vitamin supplements, stable water parameters are recommended.
Rapid 2–5 days.
depends on timely intervention
internal cysts
Chronic 20–60 days.
days
worms
Praziquantel, prevention.
furunculosis analogue
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gray skin coating
Months under constant exposure.
Theoretical maximum lifespan estimated from the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) mathematical model. This value reflects a biological potential derived from metabolic parameters, not from direct observation — real recorded lifespans are often significantly shorter.
swollen body
Supportive care, vitamin D.
adult
Maturity
organic debris
acute
Health
Rapid in 3–8 days.
Manifests in the first 7–14 days after hatching; in mild form the fish adapts and lives for months, in severe form it progresses over 30–60 days to a fatal outcome.
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parasite
swimming abnormalities
protozoan gill disease
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depression
Incubation 4–10 days.
introduction of new animals
mycobacteriosis — mycobacterium
results
Disorder affecting biochemical processes such as nutrient conversion or energy balance.
stunted growth
skin redness
Southeast Asia and islands, always hot and humid
Diet, physical activity.
myocarditis
systemic
sudden dyspnea
Colors
chronic
heredity along the line
Sex
Upcoming jubilees
90–180 days.
mo
unfavorable severe invasion
Formalin, copper preparations.
congenital cataract
Trophic type
selective mutation
intestinal perforation
Low-carbohydrate diet, weight control.
Acute course 4–10 days.
skin damage
fin base inflammation
Improve water quality, prescribe antifungal baths with malachite green or table salt 3–5 g/l, remove affected tissues.
always hot and humid, huge trees and vines
raised scales
svc
Truly long lives: 40-100 years. Bowhead whales, albatrosses, giant tortoises recall their birthday at most once a year
16 to 24 grams, 7 – 12 centimeters
tetracycline
leptospirosis analog
Age (juvenile)
Appearance on day 2–5 after stress; with mild course locally in 7–14 days, with severe — systemic damage in 5–10 days.
insect larvae and caterpillars
inherited hydrocephalus
fin paralysis
Age (from birth to death)
high nitrates
reddened base
Foraging occurs on the floor of aquatic or terrestrial habitats.
Age (embryo)
bloodworm
Age (larva)
traumatic pericarditis
chronic hypoxia
capillariasis — capillaria
Antiseptic baths, elimination of the cause.
Baths with formalin 1:4000 or praziquantel, increasing salt.
Surgical removal if possible; supportive care.
Antifungal and antibacterial agents.
costia necatrix
poor diet
chronic kidney disease
Increased aeration, water changes, nitrate removal.
young after fast growth
moderate
artemia nauplii
Juvenile stage following larval metamorphosis but not yet adult.
Chronic course
Manifests within 7–21 days; severe course leads to death in 30–60 days.
What do they look like?
Maturity
emergence (insects)
streptococcus iniae
vitamin deficiency
No specific treatment; prevention.
end of lifespan
How do they live?
fertilization / egg laying
birth / hatching
metamorphosis / end of larval stage
end of acceleration
iridovirus disease
Rapid spread in 3–7 days.
depends on location and stage
fatty freshwater fish
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white coating
Supportive therapy; surgery is rarely possible.
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Mature, fully developed individual capable of reproduction.
60–150 days.
Hormonal correction, surgery if necessary.
new aquarium
red spots
spirulina tablets
Pets
Indomalayan realm
Primary oral structure used to seize, manipulate, or ingest food.
Indomalayan realm
Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body.
Hepatoprotectors, detoxification.
lateral line
Slow development over months.
visceral gout — kidney
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diseases symptoms bulging eyes
mouth
intermediate hosts
Develops 20–60 days.
gene mutation
Flooded grasslands
ovarian atrophy
exophthalmos
Litter size
Malachite green, salt baths.
5–15 days.
Tropical savanna
rapid breathing
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0
How to care for them?
common diseases
age
Living from 25 to 40 years. Orangutans, bald eagles, African elephants celebrate their birthday twice a year
°C
Not specified
neoecchinostomosis
Develops in 5–12 days.
Chronic 30–120 days.
lens opacity
plant components
quick fatigue
7–20 days.
Chronic, 3–12 months.
asymmetry
Permanent condition from birth.
Antiparasitic drugs, water changes.
Legendary longevity: over 100 years. Galapagos tortoises, Greenland sharks, ocean quahogs celebrate with family once every 4 years
Tropical moist forest
weight loss
Antibiotics, aeration.
Present at birth due to genetic or developmental factors.
hirudinea infection
depends on severity
chronic stress
columnaris disease
exophthalmia
poor water filtration
Taxons
Detected immediately after birth; chronic course up to 3–6 months.
tail fin destruction
if born as {name}
Improving water quality and nutrition.
female infertility
reproductive diseases
omnivore
plistophorosis
age
Metronidazole 5–10 mg/l, vitamins, diet improvement.
Protein
swimming
dermatological diseases
genetics
Copper preparations 0.2 mg/l, raising the temperature to 28–30 °C.
high temperature
Close
was
diseases symptoms muscle weakness
Levamisole or fenbendazole.
Barbels count
Slow 60–180 days.
liver cirrhosis
chronic anorexia
gill issues
contact
primary food sources
Kanamycin or acriflavine, salt baths 3–5 g/l.
white mucus
spondylosis deformans
skin dermatitis
Immunostimulants, quality nutrition, sterile conditions.
Water
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red ulcers
metacercarial infestation
medium clouding
4–14 days.
hyperthyroidism
Manifests in the first 10–20 days; usually chronic, does not progress.
Symptoms appear within the first 14 days; death occurs within 1–3 months.
Mosquitoes, fruit flies, small crustaceans hustle for up to 7 months and throw a birthday party every week
skin granulomas
Body size
enteric infection
bleeding
age diag byColoration
Quarantine, destruction.
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iodine imbalance
Develops in 10–30 days.
Progresses over 30–90 days.
age diag bySize
Hot with heavy summer rains
chronic moderate
breathing problems
hypokalemia syndrome
exposure to carcinogens
30–70 days.
all life stages
Tumour-related disease including malignant and benign neoplasms.
Disease affecting the liver and its functions.
ascites syndrome
Formalin, copper, improvement of conditions.
balance loss
hereditary factors
10–30 days.
pale skin
draft
mild
Surgical removal.
live earthworms
Chronic 30–90 days.
Anthelmintics.
shrimp
environmental pollution
mollusks in aquarium
Maturity
abnormal scale growth
mycobacterium marinum — fish tuberculosis
yr
body deformity
severe
Frequently observed or widespread in the species or population.
Appearance on day 4–10; may progress to systemic form within 2–3 weeks.
clostridiosis
granulated feed
acute glomerulonephritis
age as {name}
How do they breed?
corneal opacity
Chronic, often fatal.
Surgical removal of larvae.
Antimycobacterial drugs (rifampicin), euthanasia.
from birth to adulthood
Health issue of intermediate seriousness, neither mild nor life-threatening.
Chronic, cosmetic defect.
Antibiotics (rifampicin, isoniazid), euthanasia of affected individuals.
What do they eat?
B and E vitamins; gentle regimen.
insect larvae
onion garlic and hot pepper
Where do they live?
Immature individual that has not yet reached reproductive maturity.
red threads at anus
from birth to death
Formalin 1:4000 or potassium permanganate is prescribed, with frequent water changes.
artemia
beef
Visible immediately.
Rapid deterioration over 7–21 days.
Observation; removal upon growth.
early young
Seizures begin on days 20–50.
Months–years.
water often floods the land, lots of grass
cardiovascular diseases
depends on immunity
Disease affecting the nervous system, brain, or nerves.
congenital heart defect
poor water quality
dark urine
generalized edema
Acute course 3–10 days.
Immediate water changes, use of conditioners, aeration.
7–14 days.
Condition that typically results in death without intervention.
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Sedatives in low doses; stabilization of parameters.
Develops in 7–21 days; chronic course for months with poor care.
Gamers
hepatic ascites
splanchnoptosis
hot, heavy rains in summer, little precipitation in winter
Indicates recovery is likely when appropriate husbandry is provided.
favorable after eliminating cause
30–90 days.
complete paralysis
wk
My size?
temperament
acute nephritis
Sulfonamides, hygiene.
Antimycotics (itraconazole).
Asexual
swap
skin parasites
Acute 5–15 days.
Iron-containing supplements, vitamins.
Easily digestible feeds, probiotics.
Osmotic treatment; usually unsuccessful.
renal adenocarcinoma
black spots
pits in head
fish import
guarded depends on progression
jaw deformity genetic
Manifests in the first 14 days.
Rapid development 2–7 days.
Antibiotics, salt baths, improvement of conditions.
Slow course 60–180 days.
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aphanomyces invadans
mild enteritis
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Illness caused by parasites such as worms, protozoa, or ectoparasites.
dry cereals and hay
Treatment is ineffective; good lighting and high-quality feed are recommended.
Daddies
oncological diseases
unfavorable
ichthyophthirius multifiliis
30–60 days.
Treatment with organophosphates or lufenuron, mechanical removal of parasites, quarantine.
inability to feed
foraging
First signs on day 20–40; rapidly progresses to lethal outcome within 2–4 weeks.
Hermaphrodite ⚥
mild mycosis
Fenbendazole or levamisole, fasting.
genetic diseases
3–8 days.
depends on diet
hereditary immunodeficiency
Length
popeye
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