Homatula variegata – Red‑Tail Sucking Loach (~12–18 cm) Brachygobius Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25°C)

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25°C)

as they often forage along the bottom

Substrate & Decor: Use smooth sand or fine gravel with rocks and driftwood to provide grazing zones and cover

clear streams

best kept in schools of at least six individuals to promote natural behavior and reduce stress

Homatula variegata – Red‑Tail Sucking Loach (~12–18 cm) Brachygobius Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25°C)Description Homatula variegata is a midsized stone loach native to the WeiHe tributary of Chinas HuangHe (Yellow River) basin. Adults typically reach 1218 cm, with a maximum length around 21 cm The species features a slender, slightly flattened body with muted lateral banding and, as the common name implies, a reddishtinted tail in healthy individuals. It inhabits cool, clear, fastflowing freshwater environments and grazes on benthic invertebrates and