Family: Eleotridae
A semi-aggressive carnivore eleotridae from coastal rivers of South China and Southeast Asia — moderate care.
A Eleotridae species: Eleotris oxycephala lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Predatory — best kept singly. Adults reach 13.3–19 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Eleotris species we profile, alongside Eleotris acanthopoma, Eleotris fusca, Eleotris melanosoma.
A moderate-level species: predatory — best kept singly; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 13.3–19 cm as an adult, living bottom; rests and forages low. A 190 L tank or larger gives it room.
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Predatory — best kept singly; solitary, pairs or small groups. Good company: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.
Comes from 中国华南沿海河川、东南亚: clear streams, rivers and still waters. Expect moderate flow and average oxygen needs.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.