{"product_id":"one-guilin-loach-leptobotia-guiliensis-4cm","title":"One Guilin Loach Leptobotia Guiliensis 4cm","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eGuilin Loach (\u003cem\u003eLeptobotia guiliensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Guilin Loach is a small, elegant freshwater loach, recognized for its slender body, subtle patterning, and peaceful nature. Active along the substrate, it adds natural activity and interest to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to China, specifically the rivers around Guilin. Found in slow to moderate flowing streams with sandy or fine gravel substrates and abundant hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmnivorous. Accepts sinking pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia), and small live foods. Benefits from a varied diet for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and best kept with small to medium-sized community fish such as tetras, danios, rasboras, and peaceful loaches. Avoid aggressive or large predatory species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery low. Non-territorial and social, prefers hiding places and gentle substrate to forage naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for planted community tanks with soft substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 26°C)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 7.5\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – 12 dGH\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide sand or fine gravel substrate, plants, and rocks for hiding; gentle water flow mimics natural habitat.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active, and visually appealing, the Guilin Loach (\u003cem\u003eLeptobotia guiliensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is ideal for aquarists seeking a small, engaging bottom-dwelling species for freshwater community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56864412762487,"sku":"FSH-01323","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/One-Guilin-Loach-Leptobotia-Guiliensis.png?v=1773331369","url":"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/products\/one-guilin-loach-leptobotia-guiliensis-4cm","provider":"Real Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}