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Name
Scientific name
Sinibotia robusta
Described by
Authority Wu, Year 1939, Bracketed
Family
Botiidae
Common names
Kansu Loach
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
The Kansu loach, Sinibotia robusta, is a botiid loach from the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River) system in Guangxi, southern China. Its deeper, stock…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, 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, Yong, You, Zhu, Zuo, 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
Not much information is available but presumably inhabits moderate-to-slowly flowing stretches of streams or main river channels with clear water plus substrat…
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
Likely to be a benthic predator hunting insects, crustaceans, and smaller fishes in nature. Captive specimens aren't fussy but should be offered a varied diet …
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. pulchra it's the most commonly-traded …
References
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