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Name
Scientific name
Devario acrostomus
Described by
Authority Fang & Kottelat, Year 1999, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Devario acrostomus is a devario from the Nam Leuk drainage in Vientiane Province, Laos, and has also been recorded in northeastern Thailand…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
1–8dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Laos, Thailand, Mekong, Nam Leuk
Writing
Etymology
Devario: appears to be derived from a local vernacular name for the type species of the genus Cyprinus (now Devario) devario Hamilton, 1822. acrostomus: from t…
Distribution
Described from the Nam Leuk river drainage both upstream and downstream of Tad Leuk waterfall, Phou Khao Khouay National Park, Vientiane Province, northwestern…
Habitat
The type series was collected during the dry season from localities with varying gradient both within the Nam Leuk mainstream and smaller tributaries. In the t…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measuring at least 120 ∗ 45 cm is suggested for long-term maintenance.
Maintenance
Not difficult to keep in a well-maintained set-up, though we recommend aquascaping the tank to resemble a flowing stream or river with a substrate of variably-…
Water conditions
Temperature: Air temperatures in Vientiane are relatively stable with monthly averages varying from 17.2°C/63°F in December and January to 33.9°C/93°F in April…
Diet
Almost certain to prey chiefly on insects and their larvae in nature although in the aquarium it's a largely unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good …
Behaviour and compatibility
Not an aggressive fish but may upset slow-moving or timid tankmates with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behaviour, and is therefore most appropriat…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males.
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species first appeared in the aquarium hobby in early 2011. At first glance it appears similar to some other members of the genus, especially D. aequipinn…
References
References
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