Homatula variegata – Red‑Tail Sucking Loach (~12–18 cm) Brachygobius The Pingi Hillstream Loach (Beaufortia

The Pingi Hillstream Loach (Beaufortia pingi) is a specialized freshwater Loach native to fast-flowing streams and rivers in China

best kept in schools of at least six individuals to promote natural behavior and reduce stress

and smooth stones

Tank Size: Ideally 10 gallons or more for a small group

Homatula variegata – Red‑Tail Sucking Loach (~12–18 cm) Brachygobius The Pingi Hillstream Loach (BeaufortiaDescription Homatula variegata is a midsized stone loach native to the WeiHe tributary of Chinas HuangHe (Yellow River) basin. Adults typically reach 1218 cm, with a maximum length around 21 cm The species features a slender, slightly flattened body with muted lateral banding and, as the common name implies, a reddishtinted tail in healthy individuals. It inhabits cool, clear, fastflowing freshwater environments and grazes on benthic invertebrates and