Borneo island is the only place on earth where you can find Gastromyzon. (common name is Borneo sucker fish / hill stream loach) It is a bottom dwelling fish which has a very unique suction cup formed by it's fins and body. This suction cup enables the fish to cling on the rock surface in the fast flowing streams of Borneo.

A newly described species, similar to G. ridens. The smallest known Gastromycon species at this time.

Gastromyzon species generally reach about 5cm total length, however, they are only conditionally suitable for small tanks. They require an oxygen-rich water at lower temperatures, a fast water flow and rocks with a good algae growth and microorganisms ("Aufwuchs").

A newly described species, similar to G. ocellatus. It shows a dark-brown body with cream-coloured spots and lines on the upper side and flanks.

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A newly described species, similar to G. ctenocephalus. It shows a black body with light-brown spots.

This small sucker fish is found in blackwaters, the fish tend to sit in fast-flowing areas near the waterside. They are quite peaceful among each other.

Schistura corica is only conditionally suitable for small tanks, up from about 80cm length. It likes a fine gravel substrate and a good water quality. S. corica is a nimbly swimmer and very curious, seal up the cover carefully!

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