Hi Fin Banded Loach

Add striking patterns and active behavior to your freshwater aquarium with the Hi Fin Banded Loach. This unique loach is admired for its bold black banding, elongated high dorsal fin, and constant activity along the bottom of the aquarium. Its eye-catching appearance and peaceful temperament make it an excellent addition to community aquariums, especially those with other active freshwater species.

Hi Fin Banded Loaches are social fish that enjoy the company of their own kind and spend much of their day exploring, foraging, and interacting with their environment. They thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with plenty of hiding places, smooth rocks, driftwood, and open swimming areas.

Product Features

• Common Name: Hi Fin Banded Loach
• Scientific Name: Myxocyprinus asiaticus
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Care Level: Moderate
• Diet: Omnivore – accepts sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen foods, live foods, and fresh vegetables
• Adult Size: Up to 24 inches
• Recommended Tank Size: 125 gallons or larger as adults
• Temperature: 55–75°F
• pH: 6.5–7.8

Why You'll Love Them

• Distinctive black banding with an impressive high dorsal fin
• Active bottom-dweller with fascinating swimming behavior
• Peaceful and compatible with many cool-water community fish
• Hardy when provided with clean, well-oxygenated water
• A unique showpiece that develops impressive size as it matures

For the best long-term success, provide a spacious aquarium with excellent filtration, moderate water flow, and plenty of places to hide. While juveniles adapt well to medium-sized aquariums, Hi Fin Banded Loaches grow into large adults and should eventually be housed in a very large aquarium or pond. A varied diet and regular water changes will help maintain optimal health and vibrant coloration.

Each fish is carefully selected, health-checked, and professionally packed to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to acclimate to its new home.

Please Note: As live fish, each Hi Fin Banded Loach is unique. Juveniles display bold vertical bands that may gradually fade as the fish matures into adulthood.