Gastromyzon ctenocephalus

Gastromyzon ctenocephalus, scientific name Gastromyzon ctenocephalus, belongs to the family Balitoridae (River loaches). Endemic to the island of Borneo (Kalimantan). It is found only in a limited section of the Sungai River, which flows through northwestern tip of the island in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

The fish are small in size. Adult sizes reach a length of only up to 4-x cm. It differs from relatives in black or dark gray color with evenly spaced light dots. There are white or bluish strokes on the tail and fins.

Brief information:

The volume of the aquarium – from 60 liters.

Temperature – 20-24°C

Value pH — 6.0–7.5

Water hardness – soft (2-12 dGH)

Substrate type — stony

Lighting – moderate / bright

Brackish water – no

Water movement is strong

The size of the fish is 3.5–4 cm.

Nutrition – plant-based food, algae

Temperament – peaceful

Content in a group of at least 3–4 individuals