The Chinese hillstream loach is renowned for its non-aggressive nature, making it an ideal companion for various tropical fish in a community tank. Their gentle disposition and self-awareness of their diminutive size allow them to seamlessly …

The Chinese Hillstream Loach is also known as the Butterfly Hillstream Loach, Hong Kong pleco, and Chinese sucker fish. These fish come from the rapid-moving streams of Asia, and their streamlined bodies are built to withstand those strong currents.

The Chinese Hillstream Loach, is a captivating species native to the fast-flowing streams of China. Characterized by its flattened body and unique suction-cup-like fins, this loach is superbly adapted to cling to rocky substrates in turbulent waters.

2024年9月15日 · The Chinese hillstream loach can be found in many Asian waterways but is primarily found around China and Hong Kong. It inhabits fast moving waters that are well oxygenated. These fish are a great addition to the aquarium but they do require pristine water conditions and should never be added to an immature set up.

The Chinese hillstream butterfly loach is a species of gastromyzontid loach indigenous to shallow, freshwater streams and rivers in China. The loach was described as Gastromyzon leveretti kweichowensis by P.W. Fang in 1931.

Beaufortia kweichowensis is a species of gastromyzontid loach. [1] [2] It is endemic to China [2] where it is known from the Xi River. [1] The common names for this popular aquarium species are Chinese hillstream loach, Hong Kong pleco, butterfly …

2022年12月31日 · The Chinese fin sucker is widespread in southern China. They live in fast-flowing, oxygen-rich mountain streams and river headwaters, preferring shallow water, among rocks, boulders and round river pebbles densely covered with algae.

A "golden" variety of G. aymonieri, the Chinese algae eater or "sucking loach", can be found in many pet shops and fish farms. The mouths of these fish have developed into a suckermouth, which allows the fish to cling onto objects in the fast-moving water of their habitat.

2021年6月9日 · The butterfly hillstream loach, also known as the Chinese hillstream loach or Hong Kong pleco, is a freshwater fish scientifically named Beaufortia kweichowensis. Belonging to the family Balitoridae, this loach is native to the fast-flowing streams and rivers of China, particularly in the Guangxi and Guizhou provinces.

2006年12月27日 · Common name: Chinese Butterfly Loach, Hong-kong Plec, Butterfly Hillstream Loach, Chinese Sucker. Synonyms: Beaufortia leverreti kweichowensis. Distribution: Widespread in China. Sexual Dimorphism: Little obvious difference. Fish with behaviour that suggests they are males often have stronger colouration. Maximum size: 3 inches +