Tank setup
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Borneo Sucker. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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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.
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Everything you need to keep Borneo Sucker healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Borneo Sucker. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 20–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Borneo Sucker is herbivore — algae, biofilm. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Borneo Sucker is generally peaceful hillstream grazer. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful hillstream grazer tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Borneo Sucker vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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