Kansu Loach
Sinibotia robusta
Kansu Loach is a peaceful bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 18 cm (≤ 7.1 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 20–23 °C
- pH
- 7–8
- GH
- 5–25 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 10 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 10 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 20–23 °C, pH 7–8, GH 5–25 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Kansu Loach is peaceful and suits calm community fish.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Kansu Loach should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Myanmar, Vietnam, China.
Before adding this fish
- Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Kansu Loach get?
Kansu Loach reaches ≤ 18 cm (≤ 7.1 in).
Is Kansu Loach peaceful?
Yes. Kansu Loach is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.
What temperature is suitable for Kansu Loach?
Keep it between 20 to 23 °C.