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Name
Scientific name
Balitoropsis zollingeri
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1853, Bracketed
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 10 credited
Summary
Balitoropsis zollingeri is a balitorid loach described from Java and recorded from Sumatra, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25.5°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Borneo, Borneo, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Chao Phraya, Mekong
Writing
Etymology
Balitoropsis: from the generic name Balitora and the Ancient Greek ὄψις (ópsis), meaning 'aspect, appearance'. zollingeri: named in honour of Swiss “naturalist…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Jakarta, Bandong, Java, Indonesia', presumably referring to the city of Bandung, West Java Province, Java, Indonesia. It's since been recorde…
Habitat
An obligate dweller of swiftly-flowing streams and headwaters containing clear, oxygen-saturated water. Adults inhabit riffles and runs and are likely to displ…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is required for long-term maintenance.
Maintenance
Most importantly the water must be clean and well-oxygenated so we suggest the use of an over-sized filter as a minimum requirement. Turnover should ideally be…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Balitoropsis and Homaloptera spp. are specialised grazers feeding on biofilm, small crustaceans, insect larvae and other invertebrates. In captivity some sinki…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not an aggressive fish although its particular requirements limit the choice of suitable tankmates. Species inhabiting similar environments include Barilius, D…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are usually a little larger and fuller-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but nothing has been recorded in aquaria.
Notes
The genus Balitoropsis was created for the species B. bartschi Smith, 1945 and distinguished from Homaloptera (sensu lato) by having a deep preoral groove exte…
References
References
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