Gastromyzontidae: Chinese hillstream loach | Beaufortia kweichowensis Profile

Common Name :

Chinese hillstream loach, butterfly hillstream loach.

Scientific Name :

Beaufortia kweichowensis

Fish-size:

They grow around 7 cm in length .

Water Chemistry:

Type: Fresh Water

Ph : 6 – 7.5

Temperature: Around 20 - 24 C.

Food :

Natural Algae is preferable, so put them in planted aquarium or sinking pellets, algae wafers, thawed frozen bloodworm's, blanched spinach.

Temperament

Peaceful. Suitable for planted community tank.

Special Care:

Pond setup or planted setup is preferable with good filtration. Other wise frequent partial water change is required, since they required well oxygenated water.

Sexing

Very difficult, reports of males having bright coloration, not sure.

Breeding :

Not Known.