Family: Amblycipitidae
Lotic Catfish — a Amblycipitidae from China, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 9.6–14.1 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 20–26 °C.
Liobagrus marginatus is a Amblycipitidae from China. In the wild it prefers warm freshwater streams and lakes; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 9.6–14.1 cm of adult fish at 20–26 °C. Related profiles: Liobagrus anguillicauda, Liobagrus mediadiposalis, Liobagrus reinii.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; most activity happens after dark; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 20–26 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 20–26 °C general community range.
Adults reach 9.6–14.1 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 239 litres.
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark — pair it with Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably and skip Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.
Its home waters are China — warm freshwater streams and lakes, with still to gentle current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Subtle external differences.