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Name
Scientific name
Kottelatia brittani
Described by
Authority Axelrod, Year 1976, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Kottelatia brittani is a small rasborin cyprinid described from southern Peninsular Malaysia and recorded from the Batang Hari river in Sum…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–8dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Sumatra, Batang Hari
Writing
Etymology
Kottelatia: named in honour of Swiss ichthyologist Maurice Kottelat (1957-), author of numerous species and several genera of rasborins. brittani: named in hon…
Distribution
This species's distribution is unclear. It was described from Segamat District within the the Johor River watershed, Johor state, southern Peninsular Malaysia,…
Habitat
Presumably inhabits quiet forested streams and tributaries containing relatively clear water, although we've been unable to obtain any definitive information t…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with a base measuring 75 ∗ 30 cm or more should be used.
Maintenance
Choice of décor is not as critical as water quality although it tends to display better colouration when maintained in a well-planted set-up with a dark substr…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: Generally said to do best under acidic conditions but SF members who have kept it say that it prefers neutral pH. A value within th…
Diet
Likely to prey on small insects, worms, crustaceans and such like in nature. In the aquarium it will accept dried foods of a suitable size but also offer daily…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species makes an ideal addition to a well-chosen community but will not compete well with much larger or more boisterous species. In a biotope-style arran…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are noticeably deeper-bodied and often grow a little larger than males.
Reproduction
An egg-scattering free spawner exhibiting no parental care. In a well-planted, mature aquarium it' is possible that small numbers of fry may start to appear wi…
Notes
This species is a rare find but may be seen on sale with the trade name 'head and tail light rasbora' when it is available. It has been confused with the simil…
References
References
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