{"product_id":"rainbow-tiger-borneo-sucker-gastromyzon-sp","title":"Rainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker - Gastromyzon sp.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eRainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker (Gastromyzon sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eThe Rainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker is a striking specialist freshwater hillstream loach admired for its flattened body, strong clinging fins and attractive tiger-style patterning. Also sold as Rainbow Tiger Hillstream Loach, Double Blue Borneo Sucker or Rainbow Tiger Gastromyzon, this species 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, low-flow community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eRainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker, Rainbow Tiger Hillstream Loach, Double Blue Borneo Sucker, Rainbow Tiger Gastromyzon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eGastromyzon sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eTrade \/ Supplier Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eGastromyzon sp. “Rainbow Tiger”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eApproximately 4–6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eThe Rainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker is a Borneo hillstream loach type associated with fast-flowing, rocky streams and highly oxygenated freshwater habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eIn the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eGastromyzon\u003c\/em\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eTemperature: 20–24°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003epH Range: 6.5–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eHardness: Soft to moderately hard\u003cbr data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003cbr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eNitrate: Kept low and stable\u003cbr data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eOxygenation: High oxygen and strong water movement required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eRainbow Tiger Borneo Suckers are peaceful with suitable fish and spend most of their time grazing across stones, wood, glass and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eThey may lightly compete with one another over favourite feeding stones, but this is usually harmless when enough space, flow and grazing areas are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eOmnivore \/ Biofilm Grazer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eThe Rainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker naturally feeds on biofilm, soft algae, aufwuchs, microorganisms and fine food particles from hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eSupplement natural grazing with sinking algae wafers, spirulina foods, gel foods, fine sinking pellets, blanched vegetables and occasional frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops or brineshrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003eDo not rely on natural aquarium algae alone. A mature aquarium with established biofilm is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eApproximately 75–90 litres for a small group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eA longer aquarium with good bottom space is preferred over a tall tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eStrong filtration, surface movement, additional aeration and plenty of smooth stones are more important than volume alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003eThe Rainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker spends much of its time attached to stones, glass, wood and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eIt moves in short bursts between grazing areas and often chooses places with steady flow and high oxygen levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003eIn a mature river-style aquarium, a settled group can become active and visible throughout the day, especially around favourite feeding stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003eCommunity Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3598\"\u003eSpecialist Community Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003eThe Rainbow Tiger Borneo Sucker is best kept in a specialist hillstream or cool-to-moderate tropical community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003eSuitable tankmates include White Cloud Mountain Minnows, peaceful danios, hillstream-suitable rasboras, small gobies from similar habitats and other compatible hillstream loaches where space allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"4123\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4164\"\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4167\"\u003eThis species needs clean, mature, oxygen-rich water with strong flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4382\"\u003eA river-style aquarium with smooth stones, rounded pebbles, driftwood, open grazing surfaces and good surface agitation is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4479\"\u003eAvoid newly set up aquariums, poor water quality, warm stagnant conditions and sharp substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4619\"\u003eDo not keep this species in tanks maintained constantly at high tropical temperatures, as low oxygen and heat stress can become a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4621\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003eProvide mature biofilm growth and supplement the diet regularly with specialist sinking foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4819\"\u003eMake sure food reaches the bottom, as faster midwater fish may take food before the loaches can graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003eStable water quality, high oxygenation and regular water changes are essential for long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4941\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4944\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"4975\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"4978\"\u003eAvailability can vary depending on season, supplier and import batch. Rainbow Tiger forms are usually sold under trade names rather than fully confirmed species names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5413\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5412\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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