Imperial Loach (Leptobotia elongata) Arowana This species exhibits a dark

This species exhibits a dark spot just above the pectoral fin

Juveniles may appear manageable

predatory characiform freshwater fish found in central and east-central South America

slow or timid species

plant-heavy diet

Imperial Loach (Leptobotia elongata) Arowana This species exhibits a darkThe Holy Grail of loaches, Leptobotia elongata, the imperial flower loach, elongate loach or royal clown loach, is a species of botiid fish found in flowing water in the upper and middle Yangtze basin in China. It is the largest species in the family, reaching up to 50 cm in length and 3 kg in weight. Predominantly a riverine loach favoring clear, well oxygenated, running water with substrates of rocks and gravel. Often present in bedrock and boulder