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Name
Scientific name
Sinibotia pulchra
Described by
Authority Wu, Year 1939, Bracketed
Family
Botiidae
Common names
Golden Zebra Loach
Photograph credits
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Summary
The golden zebra loach, Sinibotia pulchra, is a botiid loach from the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River) system in southern China. It is also sold as …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25.5°C, pH 6.5–8
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
China, Gui, Liu, Xi, Zhu, Yu (Guangxi)
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Described from 'Li Kiang, southern China', which presumably refers to the place of the same name near Nanning city, Guangxi Autonomous Region. Nanning is locat…
Habitat
According to Yang and Chen (1992)[9] this species inhabits moderate-to-slowly flowing stretches of streams or main river channels. The water is generally clear…
Aquarium size
An aquarium base measuring at least 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is recommended.
Maintenance
All botiid loaches need a well-structured set-up although the actual choice of décor is more-or-less down to personal taste. A natural-style arrangement could …
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
This species is primarily a micropredator; stomach contents of wild specimens comprised 80% chironomid larvae with the remainder ephemerid larvae and shrimps (…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is typically reclusive and tends to occupy quieter areas of the tank or remain under cover when not feeding. It's also very peaceful and safe to k…
Sexual dimorphism
Unconfirmed but females should be heavier-bodied once sexually mature.
Reproduction
Unrecorded in aquaria. Presumably a seasonal, possibly migratory spawner in nature.
Notes
This species is also sold under the vernacular names 'golden Chinese loach' and '12-banded Chinese loach'. Along with S. robusta it's the most commonly-traded …
References
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