Lake Inle Danio - Inlecypris Auropurpureus

Common Name: Inle minnow, Tiger rasbora, Inle danio

Scientific Name: Inlecypris auropurpurea (Annandale, 1918)

Origin:

This species is believed to be endemic to the Inle Lake basin in Myanmar (formerly Burma) where it occurs in influent rivers and streams as well as the lake itself.

Size: A slender 6-7cm.

Diet:

These are predominantly surface dwelling fish and probably feed on terrestrial insects and aquatic insect larvae. In captivity they readily accept anything that hits the surface, including flakes.

Tank Mates:

These are peaceful shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of six or more in a spacious aquarium, as they are very fast and active swimmers. They mix well with most peaceful tropical freshwater fishes for example Danionins, Loaches and Garra. 

Water Parameters:

Values for other fishes found in Inle Lake suggest a pH of 7.0-8.0, hardness 10-25 and temperature of 18-25C - a little cooler than most tropicals.