Siamese Stone Lapping Fish

Gastromyzon punctulatus

Also known as: Borneo Sucker, Stiphodon

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🌿 Herbivore Schooling (3+)

Small, flat-bodied fish adapted to fast-flowing streams. Clings to rocks grazing on algae and biofilm like hillstream loaches.

Tank Size

15 gal

minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

68–76°F

20–24°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5

water acidity

Max Size

2"

5.1 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom

preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs high flow and high oxygen. Prefers cooler water. Provide smooth rocks for grazing surfaces.

Feeding

Biofilm, algae, and algae wafers. Needs mature tank with established algae growth.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Marbled Hatchetfish 1.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Gold Tetra 1.5" Giant Danio 4"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12"

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