Panda loach Care Guide
Yaoshania pachychilus
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 7.5 cm / 3.0"
- Temperature
- 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Feeds primarily on biofilm, algae, and microorganisms scraped from rocks and smooth surfaces, and in aquaria accepts sinking wafers, blanched vegetables, and other small prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for a community tank with small, peaceful, cool-water fish that tolerate moderate flow.
Good to Know
The panda loach, Yaoshania pachychilus, is a peaceful and eye-catching freshwater fish whose bold black-and-white pattern makes it stand out in well-aquascaped community tanks.
Gender Differences
Females tend to have a slightly fuller, heavier body than the more slender males.
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