Family: Cyprinidae
Microphysogobio chinssuensis — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 4.8–7 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China: Microphysogobio chinssuensis lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Adults reach 4.8–7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Microphysogobio species we profile, alongside Microphysogobio tungtingensis, Microphysogobio amurensis, Microphysogobio fukiensis.
A moderate-level species: calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 4.8–7 cm. Minimum tank: 59 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.