Parabotia kiangsiensis – Point Face Golden Loach (~10 cm / ~4 inches) Pseudogastromyzon laticeps Temperature: 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)

Temperature: 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)

These fish thrive in shoals of 6 or more

Avoid long-dined or slow-moving species that could be nipped

freshwater jewel native to the Wuyi River tributaries in Zhejiang Province

Parabotia kiangsiensis – Point Face Golden Loach (~10 cm / ~4 inches) Pseudogastromyzon laticeps Temperature: 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)Description Parabotia kiangsiensis, commonly called the Point Face or Jiangxi Golden Loach, is a rarely seen Botiid loach native to the Sin River tributaries in Jiangxi Province, China. Adults reach approximately 8 cm (sometimes up to 10 cm) and have a distinctive golden brown base color speckled with darker body striping and notable facial spotting. Their large, expressive orange irises and elegant body shape make them visually striking. These