Gastromyzon skitulus
Gastromyzon skitulus, scientific name Gastromyzon scitulus, belongs to the family Balitoridae (River loaches). Endemic to the island of Borneo, found only in the Sungai River basin, which flows through the territory of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, which is on
The Latin word scitulus in the name of the fish translates as “beautiful”, “elegant”, alluding to the remarkable pattern and coloration. On a chocolate background, light
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 4–4.5 cm.
Nutrition – plant-based food, algae
Temperament – peaceful
Content in a group of at least 3–4 individuals