Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Spiney-Headed Hillstream Loach, Gastromyzon ctenocephalus

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Gastromyzon ctenocephalus

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: 68ºF to 75ºF (18-24°C), pH 7.0 to 7.0, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: < 12º
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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