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Cyprichromis microlepidotusSmallscale Cyprichromis
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Max length110mm SL4in SLTank120 × 45cm48 × 18inTemp24–27°C75–81°FpH7.8–9.0Quite a rarity in the hobby, but when available it is much sought after by enthusiasts. It can be found living in huge mixed species groups with other Cyprichromis species and the similar Paracyprichromis. There are a few geographical variants known, each of which has both a yellow and blue tailed form. Individual populations can also contain males with different colour and patterning, a phenomenon known as polychromatism. The different forms should never be mixed in the aquarium, as they will i...
Yaoshania pachychilusPanda Loach
Chen, 1980
Max length60mm SL2.4in SLTank60 × 30cm24 × 12inTemp15.5–24°C60–75°FpH6.5–7.5Juvenile specimens were first exported for the aquarium hobby during 2009 and have since been available on a sporadic basis with prices generally reflecting its rarity and, hopefully, number of specimens being collected. The striking black-and-white-striped juvenile colour pattern inspired the vernacular name although it's sometimes labelled as 'panda goby' rather than 'panda loach'.