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Name
Scientific name
Devario laoensis
Described by
Authority Pellegrin & Fang, Year 1940, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 7 credited
Summary
Devario laoensis is a devario from the upper Mekong watershed in northwestern Laos and northern Thailand. Its dark P stripe starts faint ar…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
65mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
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 Ou
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. laoensis: named fo…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Ban Nam Khueng' which lies in northwestern Laos and it's since been recorded from various localities within the upper Mekong watershed in Lao…
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
A tank with a base measuring 90 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent should be the minimum considered.
Maintenance
No information regarding captive care exists but presumably it won't prove difficult to keep in a well-maintained set-up as with related species. It's likely t…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Almost certain to prey chiefly on insects and their larvae in nature. In the aquarium it's a largely unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good quality …
Behaviour and compatibility
Probably not an aggressive fish but may upset slow-moving or timid tankmates with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behaviour so is most appropriate f…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be rounder-bellied, less colourful and a little larger than males. When in breeding condition the lower half of the body is suff…
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species is more-or-less unheard of in the hobby at time of writing, though a handful specimens were imported to Singapore in the late 2000s. It has a comp…
References
References
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