Family: Cyprinidae
Gobiobotia macrocephala — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.5–11 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Gobiobotia macrocephala lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 7.5–11 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Gobiobotia species we profile, alongside Gobiobotia pappenheimi, Gobiobotia jiangxiensis.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 7.5–11 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 145 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.