Family: Cyprinidae
Discogobio yunnanensis — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 11.1–16.3 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Discogobio yunnanensis is a Cyprinidae from China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 11.1–16.3 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Discogobio tetrabarbatus, Discogobio brachyphysallidos, Discogobio elongatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 11.1–16.3 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 319 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.