Edit Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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Name
Scientific name
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Described by
Authority Tirant, Year 1883
Family
Gyrinocheilidae
Summary
The sucking 'loach', Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, is a stream fish from the Mae Klong, Chao Phraya, Mekong and Dong Nai basins in Indochina. Of…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
280mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
Supporting text
Etymology
Gyrinocheilus: from the Ancient Greek γυρῖνος (gyrinos), meaning 'tadpole', and χείλος (cheílos), meaning 'lip', due to the somewhat triangular, tadpole-like s…
Distribution
Described from the mountains of Samrong Tong, Kampong Speu province, Cambodia but is widely-distributed in the Mae Klong, Chao Phraya, Middle/Lower Mekong and …
Habitat
Inhabits flowing streams and tributaries with substrates of boulders, pebbles, gravel and sand, often in areas with submerged driftwood or tree roots. The freq…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 150 ∗ 45 cm60 ∗ 18 in should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Provided sufficient cover is available this species is relatively unfussy in terms of décor, and should not harm softer-leaved plants. However it will thrive i…
Water conditions
Temperature: Active over a wide temperature range of 60 - 90°F/16° - 32°C. Prolonged exposure to conditions towards either extreme of this range is not recomme…
Diet
Primarily an aufwuchs grazer feeding on algae, small crustaceans, insect larvae, etc., and for it to develop its best colours and condition it should be offere…
Behaviour and compatibility
Though normally sold as such this species is largely unsuitable for the general community aquarium. This does not mean to say it must be kept alone, rather tha…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are noticeably thicker-bodied than males but it is impossible to accurately sex young fish. When in spawning condition adult males deve…
Reproduction
As far as we know it hasn't been bred in aquaria but is farmed for the trade in large numbers with the aid of hormones.
Notes
This species is among the most well-known fishes in the aquarium trade but juveniles are typically being offered for sale with little to no information regardi…
References
References
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