Family: Cyprinidae
Discogobio longibarbatus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.9–11.6 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Discogobio longibarbatus lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 7.9–11.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Discogobio species we profile, alongside Discogobio tetrabarbatus, Discogobio yunnanensis, Discogobio brachyphysallidos.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 7.9–11.6 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 161 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
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.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.