Difference between borneo suckers and reticulated hillstreams?

[Lexi B]

I'm trying my best to research the differences between these two species. But it seems like the main highlight when discussing care is their native origin. 

Would anyone be able to explain or point me to a more thorough source?

Thanks!

[CT_]

I've been trying to figure out the same thing and am getting conflicting information on the internet. 

One of Cory's videos mentions that the Borneo is smaller.  I'd be interested to hear what others have to say though!

 

[Colu]

There a book call the borneo suckers by tan heok hui that has all species of hillstream loach from the genus balitoridae. gastromyzon.neogastromy 

[Clarke O]

I'm wondering the same. LFS had "Borneo Butterfly Loaches," but I didn't see any "Hillstream Loaches." 

[CT_]

what I think of as a "hillstream loach" is the kind with the "reticulated" pattern.  those have spots.  calling out differences between common names can be tricky too.  Often many species will be under one common name or one species will have many common names.

Edited February 20, 2022 by CT_