Family: Balitoridae
Liniparhomaloptera qiongzhongensis — a Balitoridae from southern Chinese mountain streams, peaceful grazer; squabbles are brief pushes. Reaches 6.1–8.9 cm; loosely social; crowding causes endless pushing. 18–26 °C.
Liniparhomaloptera qiongzhongensis is a Balitoridae from southern Chinese mountain streams. In the wild it prefers fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks; in the aquarium it stays peaceful grazer. Plan on 6.1–8.9 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Liniparhomaloptera disparis, Liniparhomaloptera obtusirostris.
A moderate-level species: peaceful grazer; squabbles are brief pushes; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Cool, highly oxygenated water.
Full size is 6.1–8.9 cm. Minimum tank: 95 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling on rock surfaces habits.
Algae and biofilm specialist; supplement with wafers. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful grazer; squabbles are brief pushes. Recommended tankmates: Other cool-water stream fish — Share the need for oxygen and flow. Avoid Large aggressive cichlids — Disrupt the calm grazing regime.
Comes from southern Chinese mountain streams: fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks. Expect very strong, highly oxygenated current and requires very high dissolved oxygen.
In the aquarium: breeding rarely reported in aquaria; presumed egg-scatterer. Difficult to distinguish.