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Species Profiles -> Cyprinids -> Zebra Hillstream Loach

 

Zebra Hillstream Loach (Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus )

Synonyms:
Zebra Borneo Sucker

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Photos courtesy of Jim Powers

Stats:

Adult Size: 2 1/2 (6.25 cm)
Temp: 68-75 F (18-24 C)
Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum

Requirements:
River tank, Rounded stones, plants, and algae.
Diet:
Bloodworms, pellets, algae.
Breeding:
...
Sociability:
Slightly pushier than most hillstreams due to their larger size.
Related Spec:

Pseudogastromyzon cheni
Pseudogasreomyzon myersi

Special Info:

This fish has a huge sail fin, though few see it.

More info --
River Tanks
Loaches Online Hillstreams
Loaches Online River Tank Article
Hillstream Loach Breeding Projects

 

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