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Name
Scientific name
Pethia sp. 'Myanmar'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Pethia sp. 'Myanmar' appears to be an undescribed small cyprinid, supposedly collected in northern Myanmar. This fish has been widely misid…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
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
Writing
Etymology
Pethia: the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in the Sinhala language.
Distribution
Unconfirmed but supposedly collected in northern Myanmar.
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 75 ∗ 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
Not written yet
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. Try to buy a mixed-sex group of at least 8-10 specimens, include…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and have a more intense colour-pattern than females.
Reproduction
Unreported.
Notes
This fish has been widely misidentified and sold as the congener P. tiantian or 'Burmese bumble-bee barb' but actually appears to be an undescribed member of t…
References
References
3 on this profile