![]() The dorsal fin has a broad dark band while the anal, pectoral, and pelvic fins have a poorly defined dark band. The body is yellowish to light brown in color with multiple dark vertical bars along the entire length. They also have a suborbital spine that extends to the posterior of the eye. The head is marked with dark spots back to the pectoral fins, with up to 3 dark vertical stripes just behind and below the eye, running across the "cheek" area. The Chinese Zebra Loach can reach up to 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) in length and has a lifespan of 8 years. ![]() IUCN Red List: NE - Not Evaluated or not listed.Scientific Name: Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus.Their natural diet is presumably composed of benthic algae, insect larvae, and other micro organisms. Their habitat is normal absent of aquatic plants. They tend to stay in swift flowing clear stretches of rocky substrate. These loaches are found in main river channels and tributaries. One source on also suggests the Han River (Guangdong), which is a tributary of the Yangtze River. They are found in China in the Fujian and Zhejiang Provinces. The Chinese Zebra Loach Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus was described by Sauvage in 1878. Coldwater Fish - Looking for cold water fish? (65 °).Similar size fish - Fish that are 1 inch bigger or smaller.Community Fish - Peaceful Freshwater fish.Beginner Fish - Freshwater fish for beginners.For Information on keeping freshwater fish, see:įreshwater Aquarium Guide: Aquarium Setup and Care They are peaceful and do best with other non-aggressive tankmates.They also enjoy the company of their own species and are best kept in a group of five to seven, with the suggested minimum being three. The Chinese Zebra Loaches are good community fish. ![]() A moderate amount of plants can be a nice addition but leave a large open area for swimming. Be sure to provide plenty of hiding and resting places created with round river type rocks and driftwood. Provide a fine gravel or sand substrate that does not have sharp edges. They will do best in a cooler "river" type aquarium kept with good water movement, subdued lighting, and regular water changes. Its body form, mouth and fins are designed to help it cling to the rocky bottoms of fast moving waters. It is a good example of a "Sucker Belly Loach", a term used to describe river loaches. These are Hillstream Loaches, meaning they come from cool fast-moving streams. Then it becomes an almost checkerboard pattern on the tail. ![]() The pattern then turns into dark, fairly evenly spaced bands across the body back to the caudal fin. The head is decorated with small dark spots back to the pectoral fins. The overall body color is light gold to brownish tone. Besides its beautiful fins, it has a most unique and attractive patterning on its body. This Zebra Hillstream Loach is a gorgeous fish. Other common names this fish is known by are Zebra Hillstream Loach and Chinese Zebra Sucker. ![]() This can be confusing however, because the common name Butterfly Loach is actually most often associated with a completely different fish, the Chinese Hillstream Loach. If you hear someone speak of a 'Butterfly' loach, they could very well be talking about the Chinese Zebra Loach. The lower fins when they are all spread out lend it a butterfly affinity, and the dorsal fin resembles a sail when it is up. The Chinese Zebra Loach Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus has some very large, awesome fins. ![]()
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