Panda Loach

Fish Species

Panda Loach

Yaoshania pachychilus

About

A small hillstream loach with bold black-and-cream juvenile patterning. It requires cool, highly oxygenated water, strong flow and mature surfaces for grazing.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Yaoshania pachychilus

Origin Region

Guangxi, China

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Expert

Max Size

6 cm | 2.4 in

Water Requirements
Coldwater / Temperate

Temperature

10–22°C

pH

7–8

GH Hardness

8–15dGH

KH Alkalinity

5–10dKH

Min Tank Size

75L