Family: Sisoridae
A peaceful omnivore sisoridae from the Yangtze, Yellow and Pearl rivers of China — advanced care.
Glyptothorax sinensis of the family Sisoridae is an aquarium-kept Sisoridae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 23.8–34 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Glyptothorax species in our database include Glyptothorax fokiensis, Glyptothorax hainanensis, Glyptothorax pallozonus.
For experienced keepers. Peaceful; solitary, pairs or small groups.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
Adults reach 23.8–34 cm; it is bottom; rests and forages low. Plan for at least 340 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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 中国长江、黄河、珠江等水系 — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with strong current with heavy aeration.
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.