Parabotia fasciata – Chinese Butterfly Loach (~15 cm / ~6 inches) Yunnanilus pulcherrimus schooling fish—best kept in groups

schooling fish—best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural behavior and stress reduction

sinking spirulina pellets

May be shy initially

While the majority of aquatic plants will fail to thrive in such surroundings hardy types such as Microsorum

Best kept in a small shoal of 4–6 individuals to encourage confident behavior

Parabotia fasciata – Chinese Butterfly Loach (~15 cm / ~6 inches) Yunnanilus pulcherrimus schooling fish—best kept in groupsDescription 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