Species profile
Tiger Loach
Syncrossus hymenophysaTiger Loach (Syncrossus hymenophysa) aquarium profile: minimum 100 gallon tank, 10 inch adult size, 75-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 5.
High energyModerate care
100 galMinimum tank
10 inAdult size
5Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.5
- GH
- 3-12 dGH
- KH
- 1-8 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Assertive
- Fin nipping
- 1/5
- Territory
- 3/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- carnivore/omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 3/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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