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Name
Scientific name
Pethia didi
Described by
Authority Kullander & Fang, Year 2005, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Pethia didi is a small cyprinid from the Ayeyarwady drainage around Lake Indawgyi and Myitkyina, Kachin State, where it appears to be endem…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
41mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 15–25°C, pH 6.5–9
Hardness
1–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady, Lake Indawgyi
Writing
Etymology
Pethia: the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in the Sinhala language. didi: named for the authors' son Didi (Mandarin Chinese, meaning earth, little…
Distribution
The type series was collected from various localities within the Ayeyarwady River drainage in the vicinity of Lake Indawgyi and city of Myitkyina, Kachin State…
Habitat
The type locality is a stream with a mixed substrate of mud and stones which flows swiftly through an area of bamboo forest so is quite well-shaded. At time of…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Choice of décor is not especially critical though it tends to show better colouration in a heavily-planted set-up with a dark substrate. The addition of some f…
Water conditions
Temperature: This species is subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations in nature and should be comfortable between 15 – 25 °C. pH: At the type locality the …
Diet
Wild fish are probably foragers feeding on diatoms, algae, organic detritus, small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton. In the aquarium it's eas…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. Fishes inhabiting similar biotopes in nature, especially compara…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and more colourful than females, especially when in spawning condition.
Reproduction
We're yet to receive details of a successful aquarium spawning but recommendations for related species are as follows: Like most small cyprinids Pethia spp. ar…
Notes
This species is rare in the aquarium trade though it has been available occasionally. It was formerly included in the Puntius conchonius 'group' of closely-rel…
References
References
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