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Name
Scientific name
Neohomaloptera johorensis
Described by
Authority Herre, Year 1944, Bracketed
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Neohomaloptera johorensis is a tiny balitorid loach from Peninsular Malaysia, found mainly in peat swamps and associated blackwater streams…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
25mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 3.5–6.5
Hardness
0–5dGH
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
Indonesia, Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Endau
Writing
Etymology
Neohomaloptera: from the Greek neos, meaning 'new, young' (used here as a prefix), and and the generic name Homaloptera, of which Neohomaloptera was originally…
Distribution
Described from a brook near the town of Simpang Renggam, Kluang district, Johor state, southern Peninsular Malaysia and since recorded from the Endau River sys…
Habitat
Most often inhabits peat swamps and associated black water streams as well as other still waters, often in areas with submerged grasses or aquatic plants and d…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measuring 45 ∗ 30 cm or more is recommended.
Maintenance
Most importantly the water must be well-oxygenated and free of organic pollutants, though torrent-like conditions are unnecessary. Use a combination of filter …
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
This species is a specialised grazer feeding on biofilm, small crustaceans, insect larvae and other invertebrates in nature. In captivity some sinking dried fo…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful but its environmental requirements and adult size limit the choice of suitable tankmates. Peaceful, diminutive schooling cyprinids such as Borara…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females should be a little larger and fuller-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Presumably a seasonal spawner in nature but nothing has been recorded in aquaria as far as we know.
Notes
We're unsure if this species has ever been traded on a commercial basis though it has been maintained by a few private collectors. It's difficult to confuse wi…
References
References
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