Syncrossus hymenophysa
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Common Names:
| Banded Loach
Green Tiger Botia
Tiger Loach
Zebra Loach |
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Synonyms:
| Cobitis hymenophysa |
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Category:
| Catfish_and_Bottom_Feeders |
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Distribution:
| Asia; Thailand, Malaya, Borneo, Sumatra, Java. |
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Main Ecosystem:
| River; River |
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Temperament:
| Aggressive; An semi-aggresive loach that should be kept in groups to minimize aggression towards other fish. |
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Diet:
| Carnivore; Carnivore
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Care:
| Feeds on worms, will accept flake and pellet foods. Regular water changes are required.
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Potential Size:
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Male: 21cm
(8.3")
Female: 21cm
(8.3")
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Water Region:
| Bottom; Bottom |
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Activity:
| Nocturnal; Nocturnal |
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Gender:
| There are no external sex differences.
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Breeding:
| Has not been accomplished in captivity.
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Main Colours:
| Black,
Green |
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Markings:
| Striped Vertical |
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