Family: Sisoridae
Glyptothorax pallozonus — a Sisoridae from SE Asian mountain streams, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 4.5–6.6 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 18–26 °C.
Glyptothorax pallozonus is a Sisoridae from SE Asian mountain streams. In the wild it prefers mountain torrents clinging to boulders; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 4.5–6.6 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Glyptothorax sinensis, Glyptothorax fokiensis, Glyptothorax hainanensis.
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.
Full size is 4.5–6.6 cm. Minimum tank: 52 L, with open swimming space along its bottom of fast water habits.
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. Good company: Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably. Keep away from Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.
Comes from SE Asian mountain streams: 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.