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Name
Scientific name
Devario chrysotaeniatus
Described by
Authority Chu, Year 1981, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Devario chrysotaeniatus is a devario from the upper Mekong watershed in Yunnan, southwestern China, northern Laos and northern Thailand. It…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 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
China, Laos, Thailand, Mekong, Nam Youan
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. chrysotaeniatus: f…
Distribution
Described from waters close to Manzhuo and Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan Province, southwestern China, and subsequently recorded fr…
Habitat
This species' habitats are situated at relatively high altitude and receive a great deal of rainfall between the months of May and October. It's likely to be r…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with a base measuring 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent should be the minimum considered for this active species.
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 across its native range are relatively stable with monthly averages varying from approximately 63°F/17.2°C in December and Januar…
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 most appropriate for larg…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males. In nuptial males the lower, posterior portion of the body and…
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids Devario spp. are egg-scattering free spawners exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition they will spawn often and in a well…
Notes
This species is not well known having first appeared in the aquarium hobby during 2005 but rarely seen since, probably because its natural waters lie outside t…
References
References
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