Family: Sisoridae
Glyptothorax zanaensis — a Sisoridae freshwater fish. Reaches 8.6–12.7 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Glyptothorax zanaensis of the family Sisoridae is an aquarium-kept Sisoridae. Peaceful; territorial over perches and herbivorous-leaning omnivore, it grows to 8.6–12.7 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Glyptothorax species in our database include Glyptothorax sinensis, Glyptothorax fokiensis, Glyptothorax hainanensis.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; territorial over perches. Small groups with enough perches.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Cool and stable.
Adults reach 8.6–12.7 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 194 litres.
Herbivorous-leaning omnivore. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful; territorial over perches; small groups with enough perches. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is mountain torrents clinging to boulders — very strong current, highly oxygenated, requires very high dissolved oxygen.
Unknown in aquaria. Unclear.