Family: Cobitidae
Iksookimia longicorpa — a Cobitidae from Korean Peninsula, peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand. Reaches 5.6–8.2 cm; loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy. 18–26 °C.
Iksookimia longicorpa is a Cobitidae from Korean Peninsula. In the wild it prefers sandy stretches of slow rivers; in the aquarium it stays peaceful bottom-dweller. Plan on 5.6–8.2 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Iksookimia koreensis.
A moderate-level species: peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature stable range; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 5.6–8.2 cm. Minimum tank: 81 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivorous bottom-feeder — sinking pellets, frozen foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful bottom-dweller; burrows in fine sand; loose groups of 5+; loneliness makes them shy. Good company: Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict. Keep away from Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters.
Comes from Korean Peninsula: sandy stretches of slow rivers. Expect gentle current and tolerates moderate oxygen levels.
In the aquarium: spawns over sand and plants; eggs are abandoned. Females noticeably plumper when mature.