Tiger stone loach Care Guide
Sundoreonectes obessus
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 20–24°C (68–76°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; primarily feeds on small aquatic invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with other bottom dwellers in a tank with plenty of hiding spaces.
Good to Know
The Tiger Stone Loach is known for its distinct barred pattern and reclusive nature, often hiding among riverbed stones.
Gender Differences
Males are slimmer and more brightly colored.
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