Balitoridae species Gastromyzon farragus comes from Borneo. 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 2.9–4.3 cm. Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork. 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. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.
原生生境
栖息地
Fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks
水流
Very strong, highly oxygenated current
溶氧
Requires very high dissolved oxygen
造景与硬件
底床
Bare rock and coarse gravel
硬景观
Large smooth boulders
水草
Minimal; algae-covered stones instead
性格食性与混养
群游性
Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork
食性
Grazes rock surfaces; feed spirulina-rich foods
推荐混养
Other cool-water stream fish — Share the need for oxygen and flow
避免混养
Large aggressive cichlids — Disrupt the calm grazing regime