What tank size does a Blue Tail Borneo Sucker need?

A Blue Tail Borneo Sucker requires a minimum tank size of 60 litres (16 US gallons).

What temperature do Blue Tail Borneo Sucker need?

Blue Tail Borneo Sucker thrive in water temperatures between 24–26°C (75–78°F).

How hard is it to breed Blue Tail Borneo Sucker?

Breeding Blue Tail Borneo Sucker is considered difficult.

Blue Tail Borneo Sucker Care Guide

Gastromyzon aeroides

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Bioload Score

1200

PeacefulModerateFreshwater

Max Size: 4.6 cm / 1.8"
Temperature: 24–26°C (75–78°F)
pH Range: 6.5 – 7.5
Min Tank Size: 60L (16 gal)
Min Group Size: 5 fish
Tank Level: Bottom
Origin: Southeast Asia
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Moderate
Breeding Difficulty: Difficult

Diet

Feeds primarily on biofilm, algae, and microorganisms grazed from submerged surfaces, and in aquaria accepts algae wafers and other sinking prepared foods.

Community Compatibility

Suitable for a peaceful community tank with small, non-aggressive fish that enjoy cooler, well-oxygenated, fast-flowing water.

Good to Know

The Blue Tail Borneo Sucker, Gastromyzon aeroides, is a peaceful, algae-grazing hillstream loach with a striking blue tail and flattened body adapted to fast-flowing currents.

Gender Differences

Females tend to have a noticeably rounder, broader body, especially when well-fed, while males remain slimmer and more streamlined.

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