Cambodian Logsucker - Albino - Garra cambodgiensis Fish Profile & Care Guide
Introduction
The Albino Cambodian Logsucker (Garra cambodgiensis) is an engaging and generally peaceful species that can make a valuable addition to a well-planned community aquarium. While they may display territorial behaviour towards conspecifics and similarly shaped species such as the True Flying Fox, they integrate well when housed alongside other stream-dwelling fish with comparable environmental needs.
In nature, these fish are often seen in loose groups, and replicating this social structure in the aquarium helps minimise aggression. They should ideally be maintained in a group rather than as isolated individuals, with the aquascape arranged to provide ample sight breaks through the use of plants, caves, bogwood, and driftwood. This allows each fish to establish a territory while also offering retreat spaces. Smaller groups tend to result in repeated dominance disputes, whereas maintaining a larger number disperses aggression more evenly and prevents any single specimen from becoming overly targeted.
The Albino Cambodian Logsucker thrives in a well-established aquarium with plenty of swimming space and a strong, oxygen-rich current. A robust external or canister filter is recommended to replicate the fast-flowing streams this species inhabits in the wild. The tank should include a sandy or fine gravel base, scattered with smooth rocks, cobbles, and pieces of bogwood to create natural grazing surfaces and shaded retreats. Hardy plants such as Anubias or Java fern can be attached to décor, offering additional cover while tolerating the water movement. The aquascape should be arranged to provide visual barriers. A tight-fitting lid is essential, as the species is known to climb glass or attempt to jump.
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Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in the Albino Cambodian Logsucker is fairly distinct once the fish reach maturity. Males often display brighter overall colouration, with particularly vivid red markings around the mouth during spawning periods, while females tend to appear more robust in body shape and show more subdued tones. Both sexes develop small tubercles on the head and snout, though these are generally more pronounced in males. These differences not only add to the biological interest of the species but also provide helpful cues for aquarists seeking to identify and potentially breed them.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Garra cambodgiensis |
|---|---|
| Other Names | False Siamese Algae Eater, False Flying Fox |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Cypriniformes |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Garra |
| Origins | |
| Approx Max Size | 15 cm |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Aquarium Level | Bottom |
| Difficulty | Beginner - Intermediate |
| Shoaling | NA |
| Best kept as | Groups 5+ |
| Diet & Feeding | Omnivore |
| Reproduction | Egg Depositor |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 10 Years |
Water Parameters
| Water Type | Freshwater |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| GH | 3 - 15 |
| TDS | 18 -215 |
| ℉ | 68 - 80 |
|---|---|
| ℃ | 20 - 26 |
Natural Habitat
The Cambodian Logsucker is indigenous to Southeast Asia, specifically the central and lower Mekong River basin, which spans Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, as well as the Mae Klong and Chao Phraya systems in Thailand, and various drainages in Peninsular Malaysia. In the wild, this species prefers fast-flowing, clear streams and tributaries with rocky substrates, habitats rich in biofilm and oxygenated water, rather than broader lowland river channels. Their affinity for these habitats reflects their adaptation to hilly and upland freshwater ecosystems across their range. Although the Albino form is a captive-bred variant, it originates from these identical natural environments.
Breeding
Breeding the Albino Cambodian Logsucker in the home aquarium has not yet been reliably documented, and successful reproduction is generally achieved only through the use of hormone-induced spawning in controlled conditions. In their natural environment, this species has been recorded moving into rice paddies and temporary floodplains with the onset of the rainy season, a behaviour believed to stimulate its natural breeding cycle. This close connection between reproduction and environmental change underlines the species’ ecological complexity and makes it a particularly intriguing subject for both aquarists and researchers.
Diet & Feeding
Although Albino Cambodian Logsuckers will graze on algae within the aquarium, they are not strict herbivores. For long-term health and vitality, they should be offered a varied diet that combines both plant and animal matter. Suitable foods include live or frozen options such as artemia, bloodworm, chopped prawn, and Tubifex, alongside high-quality sinking pellets or wafers enriched with Spirulina or other vegetable ingredients. Their diet can also be supplemented occasionally with fresh produce such as cucumber, courgette, melon, or blanched spinach. Providing this level of variety ensures balanced nutrition and supports the natural feeding behaviour of the species, helping them to remain healthy and thrive in captivity.
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Published: 21 Aug 2025
Last Updated: 21 Aug 2025