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Name
Scientific name
Inlecypris maetaengensis
Described by
Authority Fang, Year 1997, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Fire Bar 'Danio'
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The fire bar 'danio', Inlecypris maetaengensis, is a small cyprinid endemic to the Mae Nam Ping drainage in northern Thailand. Also traded …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Thailand, Chao Phraya, Ping, Taeng
Writing
Etymology
Inlecypris: from Inle, referring to Inlé Lake, Myanmar, to which the type species is endemic, and Cypris, a common suffix for cyprinid genera. maetaengensis: n…
Distribution
Endemic to northern Thailand where it's known only from parts of the Mae Nam Ping tributary drainage within the upper Chao Phraya river basin. Type locality is…
Habitat
Inhabits small, moderate-to-swiftly-flowing streams with clear water, substrates of sand, gravel and rocks and no aquatic vegetation. Sympatric fish species in…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with surface dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm or similar should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Thrives in an aquarium set up to resemble a flowing stream or river with a substrate of variably-sized, water-worn rocks, sand, fine gravel and perhaps some sm…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Almost certain to prey chiefly on insects and their larvae in nature although in the aquarium it's a largely unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good …
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species suited to a well-chosen community aquarium. There are plenty of potential tankmates including many cyprinids, loaches, cichlids, catfishes a…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are normally deeper-bodied, less colourful, and grow a little larger than males. Nuptial males intensify in colour, especially when rep…
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids Devario spp. are egg-scattering free spawners exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition they will spawn often and in a well…
Notes
This species is also traded as 'tiger danio'. It's distinguished from similar-looking species by a combination of characters as follows: lateral line complete …
References
References
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