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Name
Scientific name
Pseudogastromyzon myersi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Balitoridae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 14 credited
Summary
Traded as the 'Chinese hillstream loach', Pseudogastromyzon myersi is a balitorid from Hong Kong and neighbouring Guangdong province, China…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
6–7.5
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
China, Hong Kong
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The type locality is given simply as "Hong Kong" and the species is now known to be widespread throughout less-developed parts of the territory now referred to…
Habitat
Mostly restricted to shallow, fast-flowing, highly-oxygenated headwaters/minor tributaries characterised by stretches of riffles and runs broken up by pools or…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent 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. Although torrential condit…
Water conditions
Temperature: Annual air temperatures across its native range average between 61 - 83.7°F/16.1 - 28.7℃. For general aquarium care a water temperature valu…
Diet
Pseudogastromyzon spp. are specialised biofilm grazers feeding chiefly on filamentous Cyanobacteria and stalked diatoms with some microinvertebrates consumed a…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not a particularly aggressive fish although its environmental requirements somewhat limit the choice of suitable tankmates, and it tends to react belligerently…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are the larger and fuller-bodied sex, and tend to have less-contrasting markings on the body than males. The latter also develop tuberc…
Reproduction
P. myersi has been bred in aquaria on numerous occasions and unlike some relatives e.g. Sinogastromyzon spp. exhibits a breeding strategy which suggests a non-…
Notes
This species is traded under various vernacular names including 'Chinese hillstream loach', 'Chinese butterfly plec' and 'Hong Kong Otocinclus. It's the common…
References
References
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