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Homaloptera parclitella

Borneo Sucker Loach, Ornate River Loach
Temperature
20–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
1–10 ppm
Size
8 cm
Tank
80 L
Homaloptera parclitella is well-adapted to fast-flowing streams with a rocky substrate. It spends most of its time attached to rocks or hiding among them, making it essential to replicate these conditions in an aquarium. While it is not overtly aggressive, it may compete with similarly sized fish for space.

Water parameters

Hardness
1–10 ppm
Temperature
20–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
8 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

Malaysia,Thailand.