Hillstream Loachn cheni (Pseudogastromyzon cheni) Orange Chromide Activity: Primarily nocturnal

Activity: Primarily nocturnal

additional powerhead(s)

Water Flow & Oxygen: Very strong unidirectional flow (~10× turnover/hour) and high oxygen levels essential

peaceful species

Regularly change 30–50% of the water weekly

Hillstream Loachn cheni (Pseudogastromyzon cheni) Orange Chromide Activity: Primarily nocturnalDescription The Chinese Hillstream Loach (Pseudogastromyzon cheni) is a compact, slightly flattened loach reaching about 56 cm in adult length. It exhibits variable mottled and patchy markings, often with a red tipped dorsal fin. Native to fast flowing, oxygen rich mountain streams in southern China, it uses its suction disc mouth to cling to smooth rocks. These loaches are active, peaceful bottom dwellers that graze on natural biofilm and small