Borneo Sucker
Gastromyzon punctulatus
What you need to keep a Borneo Sucker
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
20–24 °C
Max size
5 cm
Min tank
60 L
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Borneo Sucker.
What Borneo Sucker costs in South Africa
6 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R95
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SA median R158 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A flattened hillstream loach that clings to rock and glass in fast water. Needs high oxygen, cooler temperatures and mature biofilm; not suited to a warm, still community tank.
Care guide
Keeping Borneo Sucker healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Borneo Sucker. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 20–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Herbivore — algae, biofilm. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful hillstream grazer. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Borneo Sucker depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R141–141 · Average: R141
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