Green Lizard Loach, Gecko Loach , Aligator Hillstream Loach (Homaloptera tweediei) 5cm ^Sale

Scientific name: Homalopteroides tweediei (Herre, 1940)

Common name: Lizard fish, Lizard catfish, Gecko fish

Synonyms: Homaloptera tweediei

Distribution: Mekong basin, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia, Borneo, Cambodia, Loas and Thailand

Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown, Females are probably more plump with a broader body like the very similar Homaloptera smithi.

Maximum size: 2 inches (4cm)

Similar to: Homaloptera johorensis, Homalopteroides smithi

Care: Typical Hillstream conditions. This species needs clean, well oxygenated water with a strong flow. There should be plenty of flat stones on which the fish can rest and plenty of hiding places.

Driftwood, caves, broad leaved plants, and pieces of slate leaned against the tank glass provide refuge for this somewhat shy species.

Feeding: Bloodworms and brine shrimp are the preferred food of this species. Most processed fish foods are ignored.

Water parameters: pH:6.4 -7.5 Hardness: medium Max dh: 12

Temperature: 70ºF to 76ºF (21-25°C)

Breeding: There is no record of this species breeding in captivity.