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Name
Scientific name
Homalopteroides smithi
Described by
Authority Hora, Year 1932, Bracketed
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 9 credited
Summary
Homalopteroides smithi is a hillstream loach from Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and parts of the Mekong basin in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25.5°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Chao Phraya, Kok, Mekong, Nam Man
Writing
Etymology
Homalopteroides: From the ancient Greek εἶδος, eîdos (= form, likeness, resemblance) and the generic Homaloptera. smithi: Honouring the ichthyologist Hugh M. S…
Distribution
Described from close to the village of Ban Khiri Wong, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern (peninsular) Thailand but since recorded throughout much of the c…
Habitat
An obligate dweller of swiftly-flowing streams and headwaters containing clear, oxygen-saturated water. It often inhabits riffles and runs and is likely to dis…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is required for long-term maintenance.
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
Not written yet
Diet
Homalopteroides spp. are specialised micropredators feeding on small crustaceans, insect larvae and other invertebrates. In captivity some sinking dried foods …
Behaviour and compatibility
Not an aggressive fish although its particular requirements limit the choice of suitable tankmates. Species inhabiting similar environments include Barilius, D…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are usually a little larger and fuller-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but nothing has been recorded in aquaria.
Notes
This species is perhaps the best-known member of the genus and is relatively common in the aquarium hobby. According to Rainboth (1996) it can be told apart fr…
References
References
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