Meet the Blue Tailed Borneo Hill Stream (Gastromyzon ornaticauda), a distinctive little grazer with a flattened shape and a striking blue tail. This hillstream loach brings plenty of personality to a well-established aquarium—and is always ready to explore the rocks.
Care guide:
• Adult size: up to about 2.5 inches
• Aquarium: mature, well-oxygenated setup with strong, steady water movement
• Habitat: smooth stones and other surfaces for grazing, with plenty of hiding spots
• Diet: offer algae and biofilm, supplemented with sinking foods made for bottom-dwelling fish
• Care level: best suited to aquarists who can maintain clean, stable water
Provide a secure, well-cycled home and give this lively bottom-dweller room to graze.
Care guide:
• Adult size: up to about 2.5 inches
• Aquarium: mature, well-oxygenated setup with strong, steady water movement
• Habitat: smooth stones and other surfaces for grazing, with plenty of hiding spots
• Diet: offer algae and biofilm, supplemented with sinking foods made for bottom-dwelling fish
• Care level: best suited to aquarists who can maintain clean, stable water
Provide a secure, well-cycled home and give this lively bottom-dweller room to graze.