Syncrossus berdmorei

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Syncrossus berdmorei
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cobitidae
Genus: Syncrossus
Species: S. berdmorei
Binomial name
Syncrossus berdmorei

Syncrossus berdmorei, (formerly Botia berdmorei), is a freshwater loach from Thailand. Unlike most loaches Syncrossus berdmorei is very aggressive, especially when food is added to the aquarium. The preferred water parameters for this fish is a neutral pH (7) and for the temperature to be in the 70's. Syncrossus berdmorei grows up to seven and half inches and can be kept in private aquariums.

In an aquarium only one Syncrossus berdmorei per tank and feed live or frozen foods is a must. Also be sure to have hiding places like caves, it'll make Syncrossus berdmorei feel more secure.