Family: Cyprinidae
Discogobio microstoma — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 10.8–15.8 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Discogobio microstoma lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 10.8–15.8 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.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 10.8–15.8 cm. Minimum tank: 300 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
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.
It lives in 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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.