Hong Kong Plec

A fairly hardy, shy, little fish that is suitable in community tanks as it is gentle and peaceful. It is light brown to golden in background color and a random pattern of dark spots distributed over body and fins with a dark spotted line along the edge of the fins. Its unique appearance, and small size is quickly increasing its popularity among fish keepers.

Quick stats:

Listed tank sizes are the minimum.
Size: Size: 2 – 3.25 inches (5-8cm)
Tank: 29+ gallons
Strata: Benthic, will creep along glass and up decors.
PH: 7.0 – 8.0
Hardness: Medium. Max dh: 12?
Temperature: 68?F to 75?F (20?-24? C) pref lower temp

Classification:

Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Balitoridae
Genera: Beaufortia
Species: kweichowensis

Common name:

Some of the common (mistaken identity) names include:
Butterfly Hillstream Loach,Chinese Butterfly Loach, Hong-kong Pleco, Chinese Sucker, Chinese Hillstream Loach, Borneo Loach, Sting-Ray Pleco

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