| Family: | Balitoridae |
| Species: |
Homaloptera zollingeri |
| Common Name: |
Black lizard loach, Lizard fish |
| Size: | Up to 4 inches (10cm). |
| Habitat: | Southeast Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia. |
| Min Tank Size: | 30 gallon. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, Brine Shrimp, Algae and frozen. May take sinking pellets and flake if starving. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful |
| Water: | Temperature: 72°F to 75°F (21-24°C), pH 6.0 to 6.5, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: < 10 |
| Care: | Hard, difficult to acclimate and needs superior water quality. |
| Communities: | Okay, best in a river tank set up with a strong current. |
| Suitability: | Not for beginners because of their needs. |
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