Homatula variegata – Red‑Tail Sucking Loach (~12–18 cm) Brachygobius 🏠 Tank Requirements

🏠 Tank Requirements

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25°C)

The Pingi Hillstream Loach (Beaufortia pingi) is a specialized freshwater Loach native to fast-flowing streams and rivers in China

as they often forage along the bottom

Substrate & Decor: Use smooth sand or fine gravel with rocks and driftwood to provide grazing zones and cover

Homatula variegata – Red‑Tail Sucking Loach (~12–18 cm) Brachygobius 🏠 Tank RequirementsDescription Homatula variegata is a midsized stone loach native to the WeiHe tributary of Chinas HuangHe (Yellow River) basin. Adults typically reach 1218 cm, with a maximum length around 21 cm The species features a slender, slightly flattened body with muted lateral banding and, as the common name implies, a reddishtinted tail in healthy individuals. It inhabits cool, clear, fastflowing freshwater environments and grazes on benthic invertebrates and