Parabotia fasciata – Chinese Butterfly Loach (~15 cm / ~6 inches) Tung's Gudgeon and sinking pellets

and sinking pellets

Males guard the eggs and larvae

Hardness: Moderate (~6–18 °dGH)

it prefers cool

Its typical pattern is mottled brown with variable red edging on the dorsal fin and a yellowish tint on the tail

Parabotia fasciata – Chinese Butterfly Loach (~15 cm / ~6 inches) Tung's Gudgeon and sinking pelletsDescription Parabotia fasciata, known as the Chinese Butterfly Loach, is a larger river loach native to fast flowing tributaries of the Yangtze River. It reaches up to approximately 15 cm (6 in) in length. It features a streamlined body with strong patterning and belongs to the Botiidae family. Though occasionally misidentified in import batches, it remains one of the rarest loaches available to hobbyists. Care Instructions Tank Setup: Requires a