Family: Balitoridae
A peaceful algivore balitoridae from East Asian freshwaters — moderate care.
Formosania lacustre of the family Balitoridae is an aquarium-kept Balitoridae. Peaceful and algivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 8.4–12 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Formosania species in our database include Formosania tinkhami.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; community-standard range; verify locally.
Expect 8.4–12 cm as an adult, living bottom; rests and forages low. A 120 L tank or larger gives it room.
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful — pair it with Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs and skip Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are 东亚淡水水系 — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with strong current with heavy aeration.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.