Gastromyzon Ornaticauda
The Blue Tail Borneo Loach (Gastromyzon ornaticauda) is a peaceful, 2–3 inch, hillstream fish from Borneo, featuring a striking blue-tinted tail and a flattened, sucker-like body. They require high-oxygen, fast-flowing, mature aquariums.
Species – Blue tail sucking loach
Current Size – 3cm
Adult Length – 8cm
Temperature Range – 18 – 24°C
pH Range – 5.5 – 7.5
Special Requirements - Can be susceptible to high Nitrate and regular water changes are a must.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They are a peaceful plec that can be kept with any small fish. They are happy in cooler aquariums.
Feeding – They are an omnivores and should be fed a good quality varied died that includes a good percentage of vegetable matter. Cucumber makes an excellent treat for them.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
