Family: Odontobutidae
Neodontobutis hainanensis — a Odontobutidae from China. Reaches 7.5–11 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Neodontobutis hainanensis, a member of the family Odontobutidae, comes from China, where it inhabits warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful community fish and omnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 7.5–11 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful community fish; small groups recommended.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Full size is 7.5–11 cm. Minimum tank: 145 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful community fish. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are China — warm freshwater streams and lakes, with still to gentle current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.