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| Family: |
Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Gastromyzon ctenocephalus |
| Common Name: |
Spiney-Headed Hillstream Loach |
| Size: |
Up to 1.75 inches (4.5cm). |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Western Borneo. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, Brine Shrimp, Algae and frozen. May
take sinking pellets and flake. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful to other fish, may fight among themselves. |
| Water: |
Temperature: 68°F to 75°F (18-24°C), pH 7.0 to 7.0,
Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: < 12° |
| Care: |
Difficult, requires fast current and high oxygen
content. |
| Communities: |
Okay, best in a river tank set up with a strong
current. |
| Suitability: |
Not for beginners because of their needs. |
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