#gastromyzon

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Ornate-tailed Hillstream Loach (Gastromyzon ornaticauda), family Gastromyzontidae, order Cypriniformes, found in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Described by science in 1998.

photo: Aquatic Avenue - The Aquarium Specialist

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Gastromyzon Sp. Blue tail

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Gastromyzon ctenocephalus

Length: 35 – 40 mm.

Aquarium Size: An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is large enough to house a group.

Temperature: For general care 20 – 24 °C is recommended but it can withstand warmer conditions provided dissolved oxygen levels are maintained.

pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Hardness: 36 – 215 ppm

Much of the natural diet is likely to be composed of benthic algae plus associated micro-organisms which are rasped from solid surfaces.

In captivity it will accept good-quality dried foods and meatier items like live or frozen bloodworm but may suffer internal problems if the diet contains excessive protein.

Home-made foods using a mixture of natural ingredients bound with gelatin are very useful since they can be tailored to contain a high proportion of fresh vegetables, Spirulina and similar ingredients.

For long-term success it’s best to provide a mature aquarium with a plentiful supply of algae-covered rocks and other surfaces.

Gastromyzon spp. tend to exist in loose aggregations in nature so buy a group of 4 or more if you want to see their most interesting behaviour.

They’re territorial to an extent with some individuals appearing more protective of their space than others, often a prime feeding spot.

Note : This is one of the more commonly-traded members of the genus and can often be found in mixed shipments which may also contain other Gastromyzon spp. or related fishes like Beaufortia kweichowensis.

Video : http://youtu.be/qdwTVgzdF3U

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/gastromyzon-ctenocephalus/

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/gastromyzon-ctenocephalus

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/photos/g/gastromyzon_ctenocephalus_flared.jpg/view

http://forums.loaches.com/viewtopic.php?p=72951

http://www.loaches.com/recently_modified?b_start:int=2681

http://www.nanofish.com.ua/gastromizon-ktenocephalus--gastromyzon-ctenocephalus---rybka---gitara.html

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=5455