Description
Red Tail Borneo Suckers hail from the fast-flowing headwaters of Western Borneo. Growing up to 5cm in length, these coveted hillstream loaches are adored for adored for their vibrant ruby red tail. They look a little like miniature stingrays and are offered referred to this accordingly.
These stunning little fish require very specific water parameters: they require a strong flow within the tank, this can be created by oversized filters or power heads. They also require high oxygen levels and extremely clean water.
When considering the aquarium, be sure to make sure that the bottom of the tank is smooth – either with sand or smooth stones to prevent damage to their undersides.
The staple part of their diet comes from the microorganisms that can be found on algae and biofilm, occurring naturally within the tank but they cannot survive on this alone and their diets must be supplemented with other foods.
At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Red Tail Borneo Suckers EBO Spirulina tab, algae wafers and Soilent Green Repashy. Occasionally we feed live and frozen daphnia and brine shrimp.
Tank compatibility & care
Ordering livestock
We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.
If livestock are appearing out of stock on our website, it does not necessarily mean that they are not available in store. If there is something that you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss what is possible.
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