I agree with Colin that Botia almorhae (as it's called now, not Botia lohachata) can be a good community fish. Americans refer to the fish as the yo-yo loach, so if you Google with that name, or its current scientific name, you'll probably have a bit more luck tracking down information, whether here at TFF or elsewhere.
In any case, it's typical for the (currently defined) genus Botia (as opposed to all Syncrossus and many Yasuhikotakia, including numerous species that used to be called "Botia") in being essentially safe in community tanks. It's a gregarious fish, and the more you have, the better they'll behave. Six is probably the smallest safe number. Maximum length is 15 cm, though that's uncommon, and they're usually quite a bit smaller. They're classic omnivores, as happy eating algae wafers as bloodworms. Fast, clean, not too warm water is all they really want in terms of water conditions, and aren't too fussed about water chemistry.
Botia are boisterous as feeding time and shouldn't be kept with anything too reticent, such as Corydoras or spiny eels. On the other hand, they make good tankmates for fast midwater fish: rainbowfish, barbs, medium to large characins, swordtails, etc.
Most problems with the genus come when people keep to few, or else mix them with fish that are shy, nervous, or otherwise not suited to life with these robust fish.
Cheers, Neale
