Family: Cyprinidae
Microphysogobio hsinglungshanensis — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 8.6–12.7 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Microphysogobio hsinglungshanensis is a Cyprinidae from China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 8.6–12.7 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Microphysogobio tungtingensis, Microphysogobio amurensis, Microphysogobio chinssuensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 8.6–12.7 cm. Minimum tank: 194 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
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.