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Name

Scientific name

Liniparhomaloptera disparis

Described by

Authority Lin, Year 1934, Bracketed

Family

Gastromyzontidae

Common names

Broken-band Hillstream Loach

Photograph credits

All 13 credited

Summary

The broken-band hillstream loach, Liniparhomaloptera disparis, is a gastromyzontid from the Pearl River system of southern China and from H…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

80mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6.5–8

Hardness

2–15dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

China, Hong Kong, Hainan, Dong, Zhu

Writing

Etymology

Liniparhomaloptera: Honouring Chinese ichthyologist Shu-Yen Lin; and the genus Parhomaloptera of the type species. disparis: Latin dispar, meaning dissimilar, …

Distribution

Described from Guangdong Province on the southern coast of mainland China and since recorded from various parts of the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang) system which dra…

Habitat

Restricted to shallow, fast-flowing, highly-oxygenated headwaters mand minor tributaries characterised by stretches of riffles and runs broken up by pools or c…

Aquarium size

Base dimensions of 80 ∗ 30 cm or more are recommended.

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…

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 10-15 times per hour so additional powerheads, airstones, etc. should also be employed as necessary.

Base substrate can either be of gravel, sand or a mixture of both to which should be added a layer of water-worn rocks and pebbles of varying sizes.

Aged driftwood can also be used but avoid new pieces since these usually leach tannins that discolour the water and reduce the effectiveness of artificial lighting, an unwanted side-effect since the latter should be strong to promote the growth of algae and associated microorganisms.

Exposed filter sponges will also be grazed, and some enthusiasts maintain an open filter in the tank specifically to provide an additional food source.

Although rarely a feature of the natural habitat aquatic plants can be used with adaptable genera such as Microsorum, Crinum and Anubias spp. likely to fare best. The latter are particularly useful as their leaves tend to attract algal growth and provide additional cover.

Since it needs stable water conditions and feeds on biofilm this species should never be added to a biologically immature set-up, and a tightly-fitting cover is necessary since it can literally climb glass.

While regular partial water changes are essential aufwuchs can be allowed to grow on all surfaces except perhaps the viewing pane.

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Water conditions

Temperature: Its natural waters lie in a humid, subtropical region where air temperatures rarely drop below 60°F/15.5°C and may be much higher in summer. For g…

Diet

Apparently a generalised omnivore as it not only consumes algae, Cyanobacteria, and other biofilm but also small live and frozen fare such as bloodworm and Tub…

Behaviour and compatibility

Relatively peaceful although its environmental requirements limit the selection of suitable tankmates somewhat, plus it should not be housed with any much larg…

Sexual dimorphism

Sexually mature females are larger, heavier-bodied and more socially dominant than males.

Reproduction

This species has been bred in aquaria on several occasions and is among a number of related species known to bury their eggs within the substrate. It appears t…

Notes

L. disparis is sometimes available as bycatch among shipments of other species such as Rhinogobius duospilus but also appears on trade lists under the fictitio…

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Summary

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

Aquarium size

Water

Water conditions

Hardness

Conductivity

Behaviour

Temperament

Social needs

Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Writing

Etymology

Distribution

Habitat

Aquarium size

Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

References

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