Mesonoemacheilus guentheri

Rows of round yellow spots with dark edges and a dark band across the caudal peduncle.

Rows of round yellow spots have dark edges, and a dark band crosses the caudal peduncle. These differ from the Y/V-shaped markings of herrei and the diagonal bands of triangularis.

Adult length

Up to 6 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

19–25.5 °C

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

2–12 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits streams with pebbly beds.

A group needs sufficient floor area and hiding places.