Striped Bornoe Loach

This fascinating loach is very peaceful with dwarf shrimp, has a very active and outgoing personality, and is very hardy in a mature aquarium with rich algae/biofilm and very high water flow.

What We Like About This Fish:

• Extraordinary-looking with its highly unique, hydrodynamic shape and beautiful pattern
• Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
• Interesting, active social behavior when kept in colonies
• Long lifespan when kept in optimal conditions
• Safe with dwarf shrimp

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 20° - 24° C. Higher temperatures can be tolerated temporarily with extremely high oxygen content..
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5

CARE INFORMATION:

• Diet: Omnivorous.  Typically accepts some dry foods and frozen foods, but requires ample algae and biofilm for longevity.  A diet too high in protein can cause serious health problems or even death in this species.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful.  Juveniles sometimes appear solitary, but adults exhibit schooling behavior.  
• Origin: Borneo, Malaysia
• Average Adult Size: 3.5 - 4 cm
• Average Purchase Size: 2.5 - 3.8 cm