Family: Cobitidae
A peaceful omnivore cobitidae from the Korean Peninsula — moderate care.
A Cobitidae species native to Korean Peninsula: Iksookimia koreensis lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 5.2–7.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Iksookimia species we profile, alongside Iksookimia longicorpa.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
Expect 5.2–7.5 cm as an adult, living bottom; rests and forages low. A 75 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over fine sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful. Recommended tankmates: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Native to Korean Peninsula, where it lives in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; Average oxygen needs.
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.