Family: Cyprinidae
Discogobio tetrabarbatus — a Cyprinidae from southern China, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 12.4–18.2 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 18–26 °C.
Discogobio tetrabarbatus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from southern China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 12.4–18.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Discogobio species in our database include Discogobio yunnanensis, Discogobio brachyphysallidos, Discogobio elongatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful community fish; singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 12.4–18.2 cm. Minimum tank: 397 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful community fish — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to southern China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.