Banded Tiger Loach Care Guide
Syncrossus helodes
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Bioload Score
11000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 250L (66 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Technically omnivores, but mainly carnivorous. Offer a varied diet including dried/live food.
Community Compatibility
Keep with other large robust fish if desired, but these do best in a species only tank as they form complex social groups.
Good to Know
Make sure to have a tight lid on your aquarium if keeping Banded Tiger Loaches, as they have a tendency to jump out of aquariums.
Gender Differences
Adult females are considerably wider than adult males.
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