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Name
Scientific name
Formosania lacustris
Described by
Authority Steindachner, Year 1908, Bracketed
Family
Gastromyzontidae
Common names
Tasseled-mouth Loach
Photograph credits
All 11 credited
Summary
The tasseled-mouth loach, Formosania lacustris, is a gastromyzontid from Taiwan and some coastal drainages of Fujian Province, mainland Chi…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
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, Taiwan
Writing
Etymology
Formosania:
Distribution
Described from Lake Candidius, Nantou County, Taiwan and has since been recorded from various parts of the island including the counties of Taipei, Ilan, Yilan…
Habitat
An obligate dweller of swiftly-flowing streams and headwaters containing clear, oxygen-saturated water, it particularly inhabits riffles and runs and according…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are recommended.
Maintenance
Most importantly the water must be clean and well-oxygenated so we suggest the use of an over-sized filter as a minimum requirement. Turnover should ideally be…
Water conditions
Temperature: Can tolerate higher temperatures provided its oxygen requirements are maintained but for general aquarium care a value of 20 – 24 °C is recommende…
Diet
Little is known of this species' natural diet although presumably it feeds on crustaceans, insect larvae and other invertebrates since it shows a preference fo…
Behaviour and compatibility
Largely peaceful although its environmental requirements limit the choice of suitable tankmates somewhat, so research your choices before purchase in order to …
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be larger and fuller-bodied than males, and when spawning males develop tubercules on the head.
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but nothing has been recorded in aquaria as far as we know.
Notes
This species is a relatively recent introduction to the aquarium hobby and only traded sporadically. The genus name was previously Crossostoma but this has bee…
References
References
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