Syncrossus reversa
Summary
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Scientific name: Syncrossus reversa (Roberts, 1989)
Common name: None
Synonyms: Botia reversa
Distribution: Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Sexual Dimorphism: Mature females
probably have a rounder abdomen.
Maximum
size: 5 Inches (12.8cm)
Similar to: Other Syncrossus species
Care: Keep in a large sized aquarium,
ideally measuring at least 4ft long to start with, and be prepared to move the
fish on to bigger quarters as they grow. The substrate must be fine and sandy in
order to protect the delicate sensory barbel area. Provide plenty of hiding
places in the aquarium amongst bogwood, caves, and plants. Clean, well-aerated water is a must.
Feeding: Will accept most brands of dry sinking
catfish pellets, but should be offered a variety of frozen foods to supplement
the diet - mosquito larvae and brineshrimp are usually taken with much
enthusiasm. Larger specimens will take mysis shrimp, krill and chopped prawns.
Water parameters: pH: 7.0 or
below Hardness: Soft and slightly acidic is best Max dH: <12 degrees.
Temperature: 77ºF to 86ºF
(25-30°C)
Breeding: Not known to have been bred in aquaria.
Notes:
A large member of the Tiger
Botia group, which lives in fast-flowing hillstreams. Like it's close relatives, is of an aggressive nature and
not suitable for community aquariums. This species, like other Syncrossus, must
be maintained in groups of 5 or more in order to spread any aggression and to
allow the fish to form a natural hierarchy.
Tankmates must be robust and fast-swimming, for example, some of the more
gregarious medium-large sized members of the barb or Danio families. Can be kept
with other aggressive loach species such as Syncrossus helodes, S. berdmorei,
Yasuhikotakia morleti etc.
For more information see: Telling Tigers Apart - The Syncrossus Group of Loaches
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