Edit Tanichthys sp. 'Vietnam'
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Name
Scientific name
Tanichthys sp. 'Vietnam'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
Tanichthys sp. 'Vietnam' is a small cyprinid known only from Da Nang province in central Vietnam, first collected in 2009. Sold as T. sp. '…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
30mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–25°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Vietnam
Writing
Etymology
Tanichthys: named for Chinese boy scout leader Tan Kan Fei, who first collected the type species, plus the Greek ἰχθύς (ichthus), meaning 'fish'.
Distribution
Known only from the small province of Da Nang, central Vietnam.
Habitat
Images of the habitat depict a small stream with clear water flowing over a substrate composed of variably-sized small rocks. Aquatic plants appear to be absen…
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 45 ∗ 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
Likely to be a micropredator feeding on small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton in nature. In the aquarium it's easily-fed but for the best co…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful indeed and an ideal resident of the well-maintained community tank although it will not do well with much larger or more boisterous tankmates. As…
Sexual dimorphism
Young specimens can be tricky to sex accurately but mature females are usually rounder-bellied and often a little larger than males. Males also tend to intensi…
Reproduction
Like many small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering, continuous spawner that exhibits no parental care. That is to say when the fish are in good condit…
Notes
This fish was first collected in 2009 and limited numbers have been available in the aquarium trade. It's sold under several names including T. sp. 'lemon' or …
References
References
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