Amur Weatherfish — a Cobitidae from 欧洲, mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time. Reaches 13.7–20.1 cm; gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended. 5–25 °C.
Care parameters
Water temperature
5–25 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH hardness
5–15 dGH
Adult length
13.7–20.1 cm
Minimum tank
485 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time
Origin
欧洲
Species overview
Misgurnus mohoity is a Cobitidae from 欧洲. Half of its life happens after dark; give it fine sand and it will reward you with natural foraging. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 13.7–20.1 cm. Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended. Use a soft sand bed and feed sinking foods; coarse gravel wears down its sensory barbels. Maintain 5–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.
Native biotope
Habitat
Sandy stretches of slow rivers
Flow
Gentle current
Dissolved O₂
Tolerates moderate oxygen levels
Aquascape & hardware
Substrate
Fine sand for burrowing
Hardscape
Smooth stones and driftwood caves
Plants
Low-light tolerant plants
Temperament, diet & tankmates
Schooling
Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended
Diet
Unfussy omnivore; feed sinking foods after lights dim
Recommended tankmates
Small calm cyprinids — Occupy a different water layer