Care guide at a glance
Pseudogastromyzon laticeps
Description
A small hillstream loach with a broad flattened body and purple-flushed fins, grazing algae from rock surfaces in fast water. Peaceful and industrious.
Feeding
Grazes biofilm and algae. Supplement with algae wafers and blanched vegetables.
Compatibility
Peaceful with other species, though males squabble over grazing territory. Keep in a group with plenty of smooth rock surface. Suits cool, high-flow setups.
Behaviour and personality
Clings to glass and rock in the current, working surfaces constantly.
Before you buy
Like all hillstream loaches this fish needs strong flow, high oxygen and cooler water. It will not do well in a warm, still community tank, and needs an established tank with algae to graze.
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