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Yu (Guangxi)

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Species
2
Families
1
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Adult, probably female, specimen.

Sinibotia pulchraGolden Zebra Loach

Botiidae · Wu, 1939

Max length
110mm SL4in SL
Tank
120 × 30cm48 × 12in
Temp
20–25.5°C68–78°F
pH
6.5–8.0

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 the 'golden Chinese loach' or '12-banded Chinese loach' and, with S. robusta, is the most commonly traded Sinibotia, the two often imported in mixed batches. It is reclusive but very peaceful, and the gregarious nature of the genus means 3-4 should be the minimum purchase.

Moderate
A typically-patterned subadult of the age and size at which this species is usually offered for sale.

Sinibotia robustaKansu Loach

Botiidae · Wu, 1939

Max length
100mm SL3.9in SL
Tank
120 × 30cm48 × 12in
Temp
20–25.5°C68–78°F
pH
6.5–8.0

The Kansu loach, Sinibotia robusta, is a botiid loach from the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River) system in Guangxi, southern China. Its deeper, stockier body separates it from other Sinibotia. With S. pulchra it is the most commonly traded member of the genus, and the two are often imported in mixed batches. Young fish have around 6 dark bars that usually bifurcate as they mature.

Moderate