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Name
Scientific name
Dario dayingensis
Described by
Authority Kullander & Britz, Year 2002
Family
Badidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
Dario dayingensis is a small badid from a tributary of the Daying River in the Irrawaddy drainage of Yunnan Province, China. Known for some…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
35mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
China, Ayeyarwady, Daying
Writing
Etymology
Dario: derived from the specific epithet of the type species, dario, which in turn is from its Bangla name, Darhi. dayingensis: named for the Daying River wher…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Small stream tributary to Da Ying Jiang River, upstream end of Bing Han Cun Village, Jiu Cheng Town, 24°45'50"N, 98°8'54"E, Irrawaddy River d…
Habitat
The type locality is a small (~ 2 m wide), shallow (< 30 cm deep) stream running through agricultural land at just over 900 m AMSL. The water flows quite sw…
Aquarium size
A pair or small group with a male and several females can be housed in an aquarium with a base measuring 45 ∗ 30 cm or more.
Maintenance
Best-maintained in a well-structured arrangement with plenty of cover. A soft substrate is preferable although fine-grade gravel is acceptable, while ideal pla…
Water conditions
Temperature: It is subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations in nature and is comfortable within the range 59 - 77°F/15 - 25°C with even greater extremes be…
Diet
Dario species are micropredators feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton. In captivity they should be offered small li…
Behaviour and compatibility
Given its rarity the emphasis should be on captive reproduction and we strongly recommend maintaining it alone. It's not a gregarious fish as such and rival ma…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are far more colourful and develop extended pelvic, dorsal and anal fins than females as they mature. In addition females are smaller and possess a notic…
Reproduction
Likely comparable to other members of the genus which are substrate-spawners forming temporary pair bonds. Other fishes are best omitted if you want to raise g…
Notes
This species has not appeared in the ornamental fish trade to date though has been maintained by a handful of private collectors and enthusiasts. It was known …
References
References
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