Family: Cyprinidae
Amur Gudgeon — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 14.2–20.9 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Gobio cynocephalus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 14.2–20.9 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Gobio species in our database include Gobio soldatovi, Gobio huanghensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 7–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 14.2–20.9 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.