Family: Cyprinidae
Yalu small gudgeon — a Cyprinidae from China. Reaches 7.9–11.7 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Microphysogobio yaluensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 7.9–11.7 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.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 7.9–11.7 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 164 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.