Loaches | Hi Fin Banded Loach

Scientific Name:  Myxocyprinus asiaticus Common Name: Hi Fin Banded Loach, Chinese High Fin Banded Shark , Chinese High Fin Sucker, Sailfin Sucker, Topsail Sucker Adult Size: 2 - 3 feet Life Expectancy: 25 - 30 years Habitat: Yangtze River in China Minimum Tank Size: 1000 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 34 - 90°F pH Range: 7.0 - 8.6 Water Hardness: 150 ppm Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore; accept most types of food and can successfully be fed sinking pellets and wafers. Sinking catfish pellets are generally good as well.  Vary the diet by feeding them frozen foods, e.g. shrimps and vegetables such as frozen peas and broccoli, every now and then. Breeding & Spawning: Not known to spawn in captivity due to them rarely reaching maturity. Gender: Sexing, or identifying the sex, can be difficult if the koi is under a foot long. With older koi, males are slimmer and smaller than females. Females have a fuller body and broader shoulders