Sucking Loach
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Sucking Loach is a bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 28 cm (≤ 11 in)
- Care level
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 25–28 °C
- pH
- 6–8.5
- GH
- 4–25 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 15 years
Care requirements
Care level: Beginner.
Lifespan: up to 15 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 25–28 °C, pH 6–8.5, GH 4–25 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Sucking Loach is aggressive and needs carefully selected companions.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Sucking Loach should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Cambodia, China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
Similar fish profiles
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FAQ
How large does Sucking Loach get?
Sucking Loach reaches ≤ 28 cm (≤ 11 in). Allow for adult swimming space, filtration, and compatible companions.
Is Sucking Loach peaceful?
Sucking Loach should be planned cautiously with compatible fish only, because aggressive behavior can limit companion options.
What temperature is suitable for Sucking Loach?
Keep it between 25 to 28 °C.