{"product_id":"pink-polka-dot-hillstream-loach-gastromyzon-4-5cm","title":"Pink Polka Dot Hillstream Loach (Gastromyzon) 4-5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastromyzon Pink Dot\u003c\/strong\u003e, often referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003ePink Polka Dot Hillstream Loach\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare and visually striking species within the \u003cem\u003eGastromyzon\u003c\/em\u003e genus. While specific scientific classification for the \"Pink Dot\" variant is still emerging, it shares many traits with other Borneo Suckers and Hillstream Loaches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"gastromyzonpinkdotcareguide\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"basicprofile\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gastromyzon sp. (exact species may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pink Polka Dot Hillstream Loach, Borneo Sucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivore (primarily algae and biofilm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tankrequirements\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 gallons for one; 20+ gallons for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18–25°C (65–77°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026lt; 20 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to bright (to promote algae growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth rocks, gravel, and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; replicate fast-moving streams with powerheads or strong filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxygenation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essential—use air stones or surface agitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"feeding\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Algae and biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplemental Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables (spinach, cucumber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepashy Soilent Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional frozen\/live foods (daphnia, bloodworms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e: Daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"behaviorsocialneeds\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Social Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes; best kept in groups of 4 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Active grazers, often seen clinging to rocks or glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceful community fish; avoid aggressive or large tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"maintenancetips\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep water clean and well-oxygenated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid wiping algae from all surfaces—leave some for grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider growing algae on rocks in a separate container to rotate into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure tank is biologically mature before introducing these fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Danshuiyu Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210875629886,"sku":"96632801029886","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_bc91bb33-1211-4619-8841-2b68fa166719.png?v=1757892114","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/pink-polka-dot-hillstream-loach-gastromyzon-4-5cm","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}