Gastromyzon zebrinus Profile**x

[Martin Thoene]

*Work in progress*

Scientific Name: Gastromyzon zebrinus (Tan, 2006)

Common name: Striped hillstream loach.

Synonyms: None.

Distribution: Sarawak, Borneo.

Sexual Dimorphism: Females generally plumper all over than males.

Maximum size: 2 inches

Similar to: Part of the Gastromyzon ridens group, which also consists of G.ridens, G. stellatus, and G. crenastus.

Care: Inhabit fast flowing streams over boulders. Aquarium must duplicate these conditions as fish have very high oxygen requirements. See: http://www.loaches.com/hillstream_loaches.html for more detailed explanation.

With all Gastromyzon species, care is broadly the same. All need excellent water-flow and aeration, numerous rocky hiding places and smooth pebbles and boulders to graze over. Lighting should be bright to encourage algal growth in the aquarium. Plants are not necessary as the fish do not normally encounter them in the wild, but they will help with water-quality. Suitable plants for high-flow environments are Anubias and Microsoreum. These will grow on rockwork or driftwood.

Feeding: Good quality flake, sinking pellets, algae wafers, thawed frozen Bloodworm, Mysis Shrimp, blanched Spinach, Kale, natural algae an advantage.

Water parameters: pH:7.0-8.0. Hardness: Medium. Max dh:

Temperature: 68ºF to 75ºF(20-23.8°C)

Breeding: Not bred in aquaria.

Notes: This fish sometimes arrives mixed in with shipments of Gastromyzon ctenocephalus or Gastromyzon scitulus.


Caption: Gastromyzon zebrinus
Credit: Martin Thoene


Caption: Gastromyzon zebrinus underside
Credit: Martin Thoene


Caption: Gastromyzon zebrinus
Credit: Martin Thoene


Caption: Gastromyzon zebrinus
Credit: Martin Thoene


Caption: Gastromyzon zebrinus tail detail
Credit: Martin Thoene


Caption: Gastromyzon zebrinus tail detail
Credit: Graeme Robson


Caption: Gastromyzon zebrinus
Credit: Martin Thoene

[Jim Powers]

You've got it right, Martin.

[Martin Thoene]

What I needed was the names in the brackets. I guess it's (Tan & ? 2006)?

Martin.

[Jim Powers]

DOH!!
Actually, both zebrinus and stellatus are listed only as "new species" in Dr. Tan's book. That will no doubt be changed to (Tan, ??, 2006) but is not listed as such in the book.