Quick Overview
This type of specimens were collected from ‘small rocky streams’ of the Mogaung Chaung river system close to the towns of ‘Kamaing’ (often referred to as Kar Maing) and Namma (Nanmati?)in Myitkyina District, Kachin State, northern Myanmar, and the species appears restricted to this tributary of the much larger Ayeyarwaddy drainage.
Looks particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrangement with a darker substrate, and may appear paler in sparsely-decorated set-ups.
We suggest maintaining it in a well-planted aquarium or set-up designed to resemble a flowing river or stream, with a substrate of variably-sized rocks and gravel and some large water-worn boulders.
Additional powerhead(s) or filter outlets can be used to provide flow but torrent-like conditions should be avoided since small danionins tend to occupy calmer stretches and marginal zones in nature.
Driftwood roots, branches and aquatic plants, with hardy genera such as Microsorum, Bolbitis or Anubias ideal since they can be grown attached to the décor, can also be added.
The aquarium must have a very tightly-fitting cover as members of this genus are accomplished jumpers and can fit through surprisingly small gaps.
