Family: Cyprinidae
Eight-whiskered gudgeon — a Cyprinidae from Yellow River basin, China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Gobiobotia pappenheimi is a Cyprinidae from Yellow River basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 11.2–16.5 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Gobiobotia jiangxiensis, Gobiobotia macrocephala, Gobiobotia abbreviata.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Expect 11.2–16.5 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 327 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are Yellow River basin, China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.