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Name

Scientific name

Homalopteroides tweediei

Described by

Authority Herre, Year 1940, Bracketed

Family

Balitoridae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 6 credited

Summary

Homalopteroides tweediei is a small hillstream loach from Peninsular Malaysia, the Mekong system and West Kalimantan in Indonesian Borneo. …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

40mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 45 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, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Borneo, Endau, Kahang, Kapuas, Mekong

Writing

Etymology

Homalopteroides: From the ancient Greek εἶδος, eîdos (= form, likeness, resemblance) and the generic Homaloptera. tweediei: Honours the naturalist-archaeologis…

Distribution

Described from 'Shallow rapid creek, Mawai District, Johore, about 40 miles north of Singapore', which appears to refer to Kota Tinggi district, Johor state, P…

Habitat

According to Rainboth (1996) it's less likely to be found in riffles or runs than other members of the genus and shows a preference for moderately-flowing zone…

Aquarium size

An aquarium with base dimensions of 45 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent is required for long-term maintenance.

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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 often confused with the congener H. smithi. Herre (1949) states that its live colour pattern is "whitish, with a brown stripe from the tip of t…

References

References

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