Sinibotia Superciliaris
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Profile - Freshwater Fish - Loaches
| Latin | Sinibotia Superciliaris |
| Common | Golden Zebra Loach |
| Group | Freshwater Fish |
| Type | Loaches |
| Family | Cobitidae |
| Origin | Asia; these fish are native to China |
| Adult Size | Up to 6 inches |
| Lifespan | 5-8 years |
| Social | Aggressive |
| Tank level | Minimum tank size of 25 gallons where the Golden Zebra occupy the lower levels |
| Lighting | Medium |
| dGH | 5-12 |
| pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Temperature | 20-26 °C (68-79 °F) |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Sexing | There are no visible differences between the sexes. |
| Breeding | There are no detailed reports concerning the breeding habits of the Golden Zebra Loach in the aquarium. |
| Feeding | Not a fussy eater so provide a quality flake or sinking pellets for the staple diet but supplement this with treats of live or frozen foods twice a week. |
| Care | Use sand or fine gravel for the substrate and provide hiding places by adding wood or rocks. They will need well oxygenated water with a medium flow. This fish is territorial and can be aggressive to tank mates so they are not suitable for a community tank. If keeping more than one specimen make sure that there is tank space for each fish to claim its own territory. They have a spine underneath each eye socket so take care when handling and try not to net these fish as they will become tangled. They are capable of producing a clicking noise, this can be heard clearly outside of the aquarium. |
| Notes | This fish is sometimes referred to as the Chinese Banded Laoch |
