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Hillstream Loach Hong Kong Pleco By: Arizona Aquatic Gardens Part number:
Hillstream Loach Hong Kong Pleco
Beaufortia Kweichowensis a.k.a. Chinese Hillstream Loach, Borneo Sucker, Hong Kong Pleco Size: up to almost 2.5" pH: 6.7 GH: 5 Temp:72 - 80 F, Origin: China picture credit by: Martin Thoene Chemicals: Freshwater Essential found at Aquarium Supplements Food: Zoo Plankton or New Life Spectrum "Community Formula" or "H20 Stable Wafers" found at Fish Foods This is a rare member of the loach family At first glance it might look like a flounder of sorts, but in fact it is a very peaceful omnivore algae eater that will clean debris and algae from rocks, wood, and glass. Males are typically larger than the females, and when they are cleaning the glass you can see their little hearts beating. It is very beautiful to watch these fish swim across the middle of a tank. They are small fish and stay small only to about 2.5 inches. Click here for a side view, and for a top view. Size at shipping: about 2", ships very well! only $12.59
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