Family: Cyprinidae
Microphysogobio fukiensis — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 8.6–12.7 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Microphysogobio fukiensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 8.6–12.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Microphysogobio species in our database include Microphysogobio tungtingensis, Microphysogobio amurensis, Microphysogobio chinssuensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 8.6–12.7 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 194 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — 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.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.