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Aplocheilus parvusDwarf Panchax
Sundara Raj, 1916
Max length40mm SL1.6in SLTank45 × 30cm18 × 12inTemp20–28°C68–82°FpH6.0–8.5Aplocheilus spp. are surface-dwelling predators preying on both aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. In the aquarium they will learn to accept dried foods in most cases but should also be offered regular meals of small live or frozen fare such as Artemia, Daphnia, chironomid larvae (bloodworm), etc.
Aspidoras spilotusC125
Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1976
Max length45mm SL1.8in SLTank60 × 30cm24 × 12inTemp20–25°C68–77°FpH6.0–7.5Aspidoras spp. are foraging omnivores and will accept most sinking dried foods, as well as small live and frozen varieties such as chironomid larvae (bloodworm), Tubifex, etc. Feeding a varied diet will ensure the fish are in optimum condition.
Datnioides undecimradiatusMekong Tiger Perch
Roberts & Kottelat, 1994
Max length300mm SL12in SLTank180 × 60cm72 × 24inTemp20–28°C68–82°FpH5.5–7.5An efficient, largely piscivorous, predator with highly protrusible mouthparts. In the aquarium, juveniles can be offered chironomid larvae (bloodworm), small earthworms, chopped prawn, and suchlike, while adults will accept strips of fish flesh, whole prawns, mussels, live river shrimp, larger earthworms, etc. Older individuals do not require feeding on a daily basis, with 2-3 times per week sufficient.
Lobocheilos rhabdoura
Fowler, 1934
Max length220mm SL9in SLTank180 × 60cm72 × 24inTemp20–26°C68–79°FpH6.0–8.0Lobocheilos species are specialised grazers of periphyton, benthic algae, and other organisms which grow attached to rocks and other solid surfaces, and they typically leave visible scrape marks in places where they have been feeding. They are by no means herbivorous and should be offered meaty foods such as live or frozen chironomid larvae (bloodworm), Tubifex, Artemia, chopped prawn, etc., along with good quality, sinking dried products, at lea...
Peckoltia sp.L038
authority not recorded
Max length120mm SL5in SLTank120 × 30cm48 × 12inTemp23–29°C73–84°FpH6.0–7.5Wild specimens are probably omnivorous foragers but with a preference for aquatic invertebrates and suchlike. In the aquarium it does best when offered a varied diet comprising sinking dried foods, frozen Daphnia, mosquito larvae, chironomid larvae (bloodworm), and prawn/shrimp, for, example, plus some fresh fruit, parboiled potato, etc.
Scleromystax barbatusBanded 'Cory'
Quoy & Gaimard, 1824
Max length100mm SL3.9in SLTank120 × 45cm48 × 18inTemp16–24°C61–75°FpH5.5–7.5Scleromystax spp. are foraging omnivores, and most will accept sinking dried foods as well as small live and frozen varieties such as chironomid larvae (bloodworm), Tubifex, etc. Feeding a varied diet will ensure the fish are in optimum condition. Under no circumstances should they be expected to survive on 'left-overs' from other inhabitants of the aquarium or relied on to 'clean' the aquarium.
Scleromystax prionotos
Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1980
Max length65mm SL2.6in SLTank120 × 30cm48 × 12inTemp16–24°C61–75°FpHnot recordedScleromystax spp. are foraging omnivores, and most will accept sinking dried foods as well as small live and frozen varieties such as chironomid larvae (bloodworm), Tubifex, etc. Feeding a varied diet will ensure the fish are in optimum condition. Under no circumstances should they be expected to survive on 'left-overs' from other inhabitants of the aquarium or relied on to 'clean' the aquarium.