Hovering Zebra Loach Care Guide
Yunnanilus cruciatus
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Bioload Score
2000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.0 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; accepts a variety of foods including pellets, flakes, and live foods.
Community Compatibility
A peaceful and active bottom dweller, best kept in groups with other peaceful community fish.
Good to Know
Hovering Zebra Loach is admired for its striking stripes and unique hovering behavior, adding dynamism to the tank's bottom.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is minimal.
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