Green Tiger Loach

The green tiger loach is very similar to the banded tiger loach (Syncrossus helodes); its more numerous (12–15), bluish-edged bands and the dark blotch on the dorsal fin set it apart. Juveniles are long and slender; with age the body deepens and reaches 20 cm. In the wild it lives over a wide range of habitats, from small mountain streams to large river channels and lakes, near sunken trees and roots.

• At least 300 liters and 150 cm of length for 5–6 adults.
• 25–29°C, pH 5.5–7.5; clean, well-oxygenated water and moderate flow.
• Roots, large stones and many caves; decor that breaks lines of sight.
• A tight lid is essential; it jumps.

An omnivore leaning toward meaty foods. Offer sinking granules and tablets, frozen bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp, mysis and small amounts of vegetables. It hunts snails and shrimp.

It can be rough, especially toward fish smaller than itself; it frequently fights over rank within its own species. Bullying increases when it is kept in small numbers.

Good companions: large barbs, devarios, big and fast tetras, large botias such as the clown loach.

Avoid: snails, shrimp, small and timid species, slow long-finned fish.