{"product_id":"striped-borneo-sucker-gastromyzon-zebrinus","title":"Striped Borneo Sucker (Gastromyzon zebrinus)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fascinating loach is very peaceful with dwarf shrimp, has a very active and outgoing personality, and is very hardy in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emature aquarium with rich algae\/biofilm and very high water flow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Striped Borneo Sucker (\u003ci\u003eGastromyzon zebrinus\u003c\/i\u003e) is a very interesting freshwater loach that is native to Malaysian Borneo.  It is known for its gray body coloration, white spots, and occasional blue highlights on its fins, its peaceful yet outgoing demeanor, and its fascinating social behavior with members of its own species. This fascinating, peaceful fish is an algae and biofilm grazer that is an excellent candidate for the mature subtropical aquarium.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn aquarium with heavy water flow (10-15x turnover per hour) and very clean, clear water is required for the Striped Borneo Sucker. Like other hillstream loaches, this loach is native to shallow, clear, fast-flowing waters and it is sensitive to declines in water quality, so regular aquarium maintenance and maximum oxygen saturation are absolutely necessary..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Striped Borneo Sucker is a biofilm and algae grazer in nature. It is known to usually accept frozen meaty foods, but such foods should only be fed occasionally since excess protein can be deadly to most biofilm grazers. This fish will also often accept high-quality dry foods that are rich in plant matter, but it is absolutely essential that biofilm and algae are naturally available in the aquarium to ensure its long-term health or else it may slowly starve. As long as it is kept in a well-maintained, mature aquarium with good biofilm and algae growth as well as high water flow, the Striped Borneo Sucker is a hardy and entertaining fish.  It will not bother aquarium plants. In fact, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnubias \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003especies are an excellent plant to keep with this loach because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnubias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can foster significant biofilm\/algae growth in an aquarium with moderate to high lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Striped Borneo Sucker is a very social species, especially as an adult, so it should be kept in groups. Most small rasboras, tetras, hillstream loaches, \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003egobies, and other small, peaceful fish are good tankmates for this species. Since they inhabit similar waterways, many smaller freshwater goby species are ideal tankmates as well. Due to its small size and diet, the Striped Borneo Sucker can also be kept with dwarf shrimp, although it might eat a few of their fry. Dwarf shrimp are particularly good tankmates in larger aquariums where they can find areas of lower water flow. Peaceful bottom-dwelling fish are also a possibility, but care must be taken to make sure that the Striped Borneo Sucker is not outcompeted for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle reliable information is known about the breeding habits of the Striped Borneo Sucker. However, it is not necessarily unlikely that it will soon be bred in the aquarium world, especially with the recent progress in breeding other loach species by many individuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary-looking with its highly unique, hydrodynamic shape and beautiful pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting, active social behavior when kept in colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong lifespan when kept in optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe with dwarf shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 68° - 75° F (20° - 24° C). Higher temperatures can be tolerated temporarily with extremely high oxygen content..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH: 4 - 8 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons for a small group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivorous.  Typically accepts some dry foods and frozen foods, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequires ample algae and biofilm for longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  A diet too high in protein can cause serious health problems or even death in this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior: Peaceful.  Juveniles sometimes appear solitary, but adults exhibit schooling behavior.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Borneo, Malaysia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Adult Size: 1.4 – 1.6 inches (3.5 - 4 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Purchase Size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"Group of 3","offer_id":49069550010521,"sku":"bxv1790041815437","price":12.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6","offer_id":49069550043289,"sku":"cuf1790041815438","price":24.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 9","offer_id":49069550076057,"sku":"niz1790041815439","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/striped-borneo-sucker-gastromyzon-zebrinus_1.jpg?v=1790041819","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/striped-borneo-sucker-gastromyzon-zebrinus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}