Scientific Name: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs.

Approximate purchase size : 2.5 - 4cm
All Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens.

How easy are they to care for?
Sucking loach are generally easy to care for.

How large can they grow?
20cm+

Where in the world are they from?
Widely distributed across Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Best kept 1 per tank.

What water conditions do they require?
Will happily live in a wide range of water conditions. However most specimens will be happiest between 21 - 25 degrees C with pH range of 6.0 - 7.5

What should you feed them?
Sinking pellets should be fed, will also graze on algae within the tank.

How compatible are they with other fish?
Tank mates should be chosen with care, largely compatible when young but as they mature they may become boisterous especially to similar shaped species.