Family: Cyprinidae
Discogobio elongatus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.4–10.8 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Discogobio elongatus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 7.4–10.8 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Discogobio species in our database include Discogobio tetrabarbatus, Discogobio yunnanensis, Discogobio brachyphysallidos.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 7.4–10.8 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 140 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.