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

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25°C)

clear streams

Tank Size: Ideally 10 gallons or more for a small group

as they often forage along the bottom

and smooth stones

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