Hemimyzon pengi – Pengi Hillstream Loach (~3″ / 5.9 cm) Apteronotus albifrons best housed with peaceful mid-water

best housed with peaceful mid-water loaches

Maintain water temperature between 10–25 °C

Omnivorous – accepts flakes

algae‑grazing body

Hemimyzon pengi – Pengi Hillstream Loach (~3″ / 5.9 cm) Apteronotus albifrons best housed with peaceful mid-waterDescription Hemimyzon pengi, commonly known as the Pengi Hillstream Loach, is a compact species reaching about 5. 9 cm SL. Native to fast flowing streams in Yunnan and Laos, this loach features a flattened body and specialized pelvic fins adapted for clinging to rocks in strong current. The body exhibits subtle mottling, often with a hint of dorsal patterning in mature individuals. These loaches graze biofilm and algae on rock surfaces and display