Scientific name: Nemacheilus platiceps (Kottelat 1990)
Common name: None
Synonyms: None
Distribution: Mekong Basin, Cambodia, Vietnam
Sexual Dimorphism: Not known.
Maximum size: 2.5 inches (6.1cm)
Similar to: Other Nemacheilus
Care: The aquarium should have a decent flow rate and be well-oxygenated. A substrate of fine sand to allow digging and lots of smooth rounded pebbles and numerous shelters such as bogwood and slate. Reasonably bright lighting to simulate the shallow stream beds in which they are found.
Feeding: Most foods accepted. Commercial sinking formulations and bottom-dwelling live-foods. Frozen foods such as Bloodworm, Brine shrimp, Daphnia.
Water parameters: pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft-medium. Max dh: 12.
Temperature: 71.6ºF to 78.8 ºF (22-26°C)
Breeding: None reported in aquarium.
Notes: Inhabit clear shallow waters in slow flowing pools with decaying terrestrial vegetation in upland rivers and streams (see photograph) Found over gravel in moderate to rapid current.
Caption: Nemacheilus platiceps
Credit: Kamphol Udomritthiruj
Caption: Nemacheilus platiceps
Credit: Kamphol Udomritthiruj
Caption: Nemacheilus platiceps
Credit: Anuratana Tejavej
Caption: Nemacheilus platiceps habitat
Credit: Anuratana Tejavej