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Name
Scientific name
Crossocheilus reticulatus
Described by
Authority Fowler, Year 1934, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
Usually offered as the reticulated or fishnet flying fox, Crossocheilus reticulatus is a cyprinid from the Chao Phraya and Mekong basins. A…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
170mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Chao Phraya, Dong Nai, Mekong, Ping, Tonlé Sap, Xe Bang Fai
Writing
Etymology
Crossocheilus: from the Ancient Greek κροσσός (krossós), meaning 'fringe, tassel', and χείλος (cheílos), meaning 'lip', in reference to the barbels on the uppe…
Distribution
Occurs throughout the Chao Phraya river drainage in central Thailand and the Mekong basin in eastern Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and southern China (Yunn…
Habitat
Crossocheilus species inhabit flowing streams and tributaries with substrates of boulders, pebbles, gravel and sand, often in areas with submerged driftwood or…
Aquarium size
A group would require an aquarium with base measurements of 180 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent.
Maintenance
This species will do well in most well-maintained tanks but we highly recommend keeping it in a set-up designed to resemble a flowing river or stream, with a s…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
In nature Crossocheilus species are aufwuchs grazers feeding on algae, diatoms and other phytoplankton, plus associated microorganisms. The use of high-protein…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally peaceful and can be maintained alongside many of the more popular species in the hobby although it is perhaps preferable to select fishes from one of…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are normally thicker-bodied than males but it's impossible to accurately sex young fish by external characters.
Reproduction
Not thought to have occurred in the aquarium hobby and as far as we know it's not being farmed for the trade although related species are induced to spawn arti…
Notes
This species is usually offered under the names 'reticulated/fishnet flying fox' in reference to the attractive colour pattern and it makes an excellent aquari…
References
References
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