Panda Loach (Yaoshania pachychilus) 3cm Opsariichthys evolans high dissolved oxygen essential

high dissolved oxygen essential

and a slender elongated form

and small frozen/live foods like bloodworms or daphnia

often seen perching on rocks or substrate

Water Flow & Oxygen: Strong unidirectional current (~8–12× water turnover per hour) and high dissolved oxygen crucial

Panda Loach (Yaoshania pachychilus) 3cm Opsariichthys evolans high dissolved oxygen essentialDescription The Panda Loach is a rare and stunning hillstream loach named for its juvenile black and white panda patterning, which transitions into gold and black reticulated markings as it matures. This species originates from fast flowing, oxygen rich mountain streams in southern China. Panda Loaches are peaceful, highly social bottom dwellers that graze natural algae and biofilm. They are active, curious, and become more confident when kept in