Edit Sewellia sp. 'SEW04'
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Name
Scientific name
Sewellia sp. 'SEW04'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Gastromyzontidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Sewellia sp. 'SEW04' is a hillstream loach thought to originate in Hue province, central Vietnam, and may be undescribed. It has been impor…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Very high: hillstream or torrent
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Unconfirmed but the fish collected for the aquarium trade are thought to originate in Hue province, central Vietnam.
Habitat
Restricted to shallow, fast-flowing, highly-oxygenated headwaters and tributaries characterised by stretches of riffles and runs broken up by pools or cascades…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm are recommended. Smaller tanks can be used for breeding.
Maintenance
The water must be clean, well-oxygenated, and ideally turn over 15-20 times per hour so we suggest the use of an over-sized filter as a minimum requirement plu…
Water conditions
Temperature: Can tolerate higher temperatures provided its oxygen requirements are maintained but for general aquarium care a value of 20 – 24 °C is recommende…
Diet
Much of the natural diet is composed of benthic algae plus associated micro-organisms although insect larvae are probably taken on an opportunistic basis. Home…
Behaviour and compatibility
In terms of behaviour Sewellia spp. are perhaps the most dominant of the 'sucker belly' group of loaches though they're not generally aggressive towards dissim…
Sexual dimorphism
The most obvious external characteristics are the shape of the head and body when viewed from above, with females having a comparatively broad body and a snout…
Reproduction
Sewellia spp. are arguably the easiest of all loach species to breed in aquaria and success has been achieved with several species. Initial reports mostly desc…
Notes
This fish has thus far only been imported among shipments of S. sp. 'SEW02' and S. sp. 'SEW03'. It doesn't appear to correspond to any known member of the genu…
References
References
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