Fish Species
Pingi Hillstream Loach
Beaufortia pingi
About
Beaufortia pingi (Pingi Hillstream Loach) is a small, flattened,, and hardy freshwater fish from Chinese and Vietnamese mountain streams, growing to about 5–7 cm. They require high-oxygen, fast-flowing water with clean, cool conditions, and graze on biofilms, algae, and sinking food.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Beaufortia pingi
Origin Region
Southeast Asia (Vietnam)
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
6 cm | 2.4 in
Water Requirements
Southeast AsiaTemperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–12dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–8dKH
Min Tank Size
75L