Hemimyzon pengi – Pengi Hillstream Loach (~3″ / 5.9 cm) Wuyi Goby making it an excellent choice

making it an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add some lively charm to their aquariums

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (≈7

and its adaptability—including landlocked populations

with its soft silver body subtly illuminated by golden fin edges that shimmer with every graceful fin flick

Tank Size: Minimum of 30 gallons (113 liters) for a single individual

Hemimyzon pengi – Pengi Hillstream Loach (~3″ / 5.9 cm) Wuyi Goby making it an excellent choiceDescription 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