Sinibotia pulchra – Golden (12‑Banded) Chinese Loach (3 cm) Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis best kept in schools of

best kept in schools of at least six individuals to promote natural behavior and reduce

making live feeding the most reliable diet

Generally peaceful and shy

and include plants or driftwood to offer hiding spots

Sinibotia pulchra – Golden (12‑Banded) Chinese Loach (3 cm) Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis best kept in schools ofSinibotia pulchra is a slender, flexible loach growing up to approximately 10 cm total length. Its body exhibits 610 broad dark bars that often split in larger individuals, with lighter interspaces forming a striking 12banded appearance. It inhabits subtropical low to mediumflow streams in China and Vietnam, resting on bottom substrate amid rocks. The loach curls and moves through crevices with surprising agility. It is peaceful, curious, and