{"product_id":"pink-polkadot-borneo-sucker-gastromyzon-sp-polkadot","title":"Pink Polkadot Borneo Sucker - Gastromyzon sp. Polkadot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Polkadot Borneo Sucker (Gastromyzon sp. “Polkadot”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Polkadot Borneo Sucker is a specialist freshwater hillstream loach admired for its flattened body, strong clinging fins and attractive spotted patterning. This trade form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastromyzon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is best suited to mature river-style aquariums with strong flow, high oxygen levels, smooth stones and established biofilm. It is peaceful with suitable tankmates, but it should not be kept in warm, stagnant or newly set up aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Polkadot Borneo Sucker, Polkadot Borneo Sucker, Spotted Borneo Sucker, Polkadot Hillstream Loach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastromyzon sp. “Polkadot”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade \/ Supplier Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastromyzon sp. Polkadot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 4–6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Polkadot Borneo Sucker is a Borneo hillstream loach type associated with fast-flowing, rocky freshwater streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wild, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastromyzon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species live on smooth stones, boulders and submerged hard surfaces where they cling against the current and graze natural biofilm, soft algae and microorganisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese habitats are typically clear, shallow, highly oxygenated and cooler than standard warm community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 20–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Kept low and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygenation: High oxygen and strong water movement required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Polkadot Borneo Suckers are peaceful with suitable fish and spend most of their time grazing across stones, wood, glass and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may lightly compete over favourite feeding stones or high-flow areas, but this is usually harmless when enough space, flow and grazing surfaces are provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore \/ Biofilm Grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Polkadot Borneo Sucker naturally feeds on biofilm, soft algae, aufwuchs, microorganisms and fine food particles from hard surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement natural grazing with sinking algae wafers, spirulina foods, specialist loach foods, gel foods, fine sinking pellets, blanched vegetables and occasional frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops or brineshrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not rely on visible aquarium algae alone. A mature aquarium with established biofilm is strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 75–90 litres for a small group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer aquarium with good bottom space is preferred over a tall tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong filtration, surface movement, additional aeration and plenty of smooth stones are more important than volume alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Polkadot Borneo Sucker spends much of its time attached to stones, glass, wood and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt moves in short bursts between grazing areas and often chooses places with steady flow and high oxygen levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a mature river-style aquarium, a settled group can become active and visible throughout the day, especially around favourite feeding stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink Polkadot Borneo Sucker is best kept in a specialist hillstream or cool-to-moderate tropical community aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tankmates include White Cloud Mountain Minnows, peaceful danios, hillstream-suitable rasboras, small stream gobies and other compatible hillstream loaches where space allows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid goldfish, large cichlids, aggressive loaches, fin-nippers, slow warm-water fish, discus, angelfish, gourami and any species that requires still, warm or low-oxygen water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species needs clean, mature, oxygen-rich water with strong flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA river-style aquarium with smooth stones, rounded pebbles, driftwood, open grazing surfaces and good surface agitation is strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid newly set up aquariums, poor water quality, warm stagnant conditions and sharp substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not keep this species in tanks maintained constantly at high tropical temperatures, as low oxygen and heat stress can become a problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide mature biofilm growth and supplement the diet regularly with specialist sinking foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure food reaches the bottom, as faster midwater fish may take food before the loaches can graze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water quality, high oxygenation and regular water changes are essential for long-term success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability can vary depending on season, supplier and import batch. 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