Tiger loach (Syncrossus hymenophysa)

Scientific name: Syncrossus hymenophysa Bleeker, 1852

Tiger loach (Syncrossus hymenophysa)
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The Tiger loach (Syncrossus hymenophysa) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae that grows to about 21 cm (8.3 in). It is aggressive, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 25–30°C (77–86°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.0. Native range: Asia, Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo) and Malaya.

Tiger loach care at a glance

Temperament
Aggressive
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
21 cm (8.3 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
25–30°C (77–86°F)
pH
6.5–7.0
Hardness
6–12 dGH (107–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Inhabits lakes, rivers and streams, usually close to submerged trees or logs or under floating logs and houses. Found as well in upland streams over stony substrate. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Breeds in small streams in swamp forest.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Syncrossus hymenophysa
Family
Cobitidae (Loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
21.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Indonesia and Malaya.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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