Family: Sisoridae
Glyptothorax fokiensis — a Sisoridae from China, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 25.5–37.4 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 18–26 °C.
A Sisoridae species native to China: Glyptothorax fokiensis lives bottom of fast water over mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Adults reach 25.5–37.4 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Glyptothorax species we profile, alongside Glyptothorax sinensis, Glyptothorax hainanensis, Glyptothorax pallozonus.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; most activity happens after dark; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Cool and stable; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 25.5–37.4 cm; it is bottom of fast water. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark — pair it with Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably and skip Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.
Comes from China: mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Expect very strong current, highly oxygenated and requires very high dissolved oxygen.
In the aquarium: spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Unclear.