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Name
Scientific name
Cyclocheilos enoplos
Described by
Authority Bleeker, Year 1849
Family
Cyprinidae
Summary
Cyclocheilos enoplos is a large cyprinid from the Mekong region and Thailand south through Peninsular Malaysia to Borneo, Sumatra and Java.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
750mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
1–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Supporting text
Etymology
Cyclocheilos: from the Ancient Greek κύκλος (kýklos), meaning 'circle', and χείλος (cheílos), meaning 'lip'. enoplos: from the Ancient Greek ένοπλος (énoplos),…
Distribution
Currently understood to have an enormous natural range extending southwestwards from the Mekong region in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam through Thailand, and int…
Habitat
A riverine species exhibiting mid-water to benthic foraging behaviour during the dry season, and is thought to migrate to flooded riparian forests during the w…
Aquarium size
Suitable only for outdoor ponds, public installations or the very largest, highly-specialised private aquaria.
Maintenance
A large, mature filter system, rigorous maintenance regime comprising weekly water changes of 50-70% tank volume should be considered mandatory, but décor is l…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Young fish can be offered chironomid larvae (bloodworm), small earthworms, chopped prawn and suchlike while adults should accept larger items as well as dried …
Behaviour and compatibility
Relatively peaceful with fishes too large to be considered prey.
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are likely to be thicker-bodied than males.
Reproduction
See 'Habitat' for some basic information.
Notes
C. enoplos is clearly an unsuitable aquarium subject, and it is scarce to non-existent in the ornamental trade. Cyclocheilos species have been included in the …
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