Syncrossus hymenophysa

About 12–15 dark, blue-edged vertical bars cross the flanks.

The dorsal fin has dark spots; the lower body lacks the fine spotting seen in helodes.

Adult length: Up to 21 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 25–30 °C
pH: 5–7.5
Hardness: 1–12 dGH

Natural habitat: Inhabits lakes, rivers and streams near submerged or floating wood, also occurring in stony upland streams.

Groups need sufficient floor space and shelters.

Diet and feeding

Offer varied dried foods, live or frozen animal foods and vegetable supplements. May eat snails or soft-leaved plants, but is not a cleaning tool.

Same-species behaviour

Keep at least 5–6 fish, preferably more. Large and aggressive; in groups of two or three, weaker fish may be attacked repeatedly. Avoid slow-swimming, long-finned tankmates.

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