
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 / TemperateTemperature
10–22°C
pH
7–8
GH Hardness
8–15dGH
KH Alkalinity
5–10dKH
Min Tank Size
75L