Yunnanilus pulcherrimus – Mini Zebra Loach (~4 cm / 1.5″) Bitterling Hardness: 3–10 dKH

Hardness: 3–10 dKH

Temperature: 10–30 °C seasonal range in wild

best kept in groups

Oshima 1919) is a sleek

Minimum size: 60 × 30 cm (~54 L)

Yunnanilus pulcherrimus – Mini Zebra Loach (~4 cm / 1.5″) Bitterling Hardness: 3–10 dKHDescription Yunnanilus pulcherrimus (now often placed in Micronemacheilus) is a petite stone loach native to the Hongshuihe River basin in Guangxi, China. Adults reach about 4 cm standard length and have long, slender bodies patterned with fine vertical stripes crossing a broader central band. The species name pulcherrimus means most beautiful, referring to its elegant markings . These loaches are peaceful, curious, and especially active in small