Family: Odontobutidae
Odontobutis obscura — a Odontobutidae from eastern China, peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Reaches 13.6–19.9 cm; a bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. 18–26 °C.
A Odontobutidae species native to eastern China: Odontobutis obscura lives middle of the water column over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Adults reach 13.6–19.9 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Odontobutis species we profile, alongside Odontobutis potamophila, Odontobutis sinensis, Odontobutis platycephala.
A moderate-level species: peaceful but territorial toward its own kind; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 13.6–19.9 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 475 litres.
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind; a bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. Good company: Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing. Keep away from Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover.
Native to eastern China, where it lives in warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care. Subtle external differences.