Gastromyzon Scitulus (Gastromyzon scitulus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

19–23 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

3.4–5 cm

Tanque mínimo

30 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling on rock surfaces

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful grazer; squabbles are brief pushes

Origen

Borneo

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of Borneo comes Gastromyzon scitulus, a member of the family Balitoridae. A torrent-lover built to clamp onto stone in fast, cool, highly oxygenated water; warmth is its enemy. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3.4–5 cm. Loosely social; crowding causes endless pushing. Aim for brisk current, high oxygen and real algae growth; a powerhead is not optional here. Maintain 19–23 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks

Corriente

Very strong, highly oxygenated current

Oxígeno disuelto

Requires very high dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Bare rock and coarse gravel

Decoración dura

Large smooth boulders

Plantas

Minimal; algae-covered stones instead

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Loosely social; crowding causes endless pushing

Dieta

Algae and biofilm specialist; supplement with wafers

Compañeros recomendados

• Other cool-water stream fish — Share the need for oxygen and flow

Evitar con

• Large aggressive cichlids — Disrupt the calm grazing regime

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Difficult to distinguish

Método de cría

Breeding rarely reported in aquaria; presumed egg-scatterer