Family: Odontobutidae
Odontobutis platycephala — a Odontobutidae from Korean Peninsula, peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Reaches 15.1–22.2 cm; a bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. 18–26 °C.
A Odontobutidae species native to Korean Peninsula: Odontobutis platycephala lives middle of the water column over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Adults reach 15.1–22.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Odontobutis species we profile, alongside Odontobutis potamophila, Odontobutis sinensis, Odontobutis obscura.
A moderate-level species: peaceful but territorial toward its own kind; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Stable temperature matching the species origin.
Full size is 15.1–22.2 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Recommended tankmates: Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing. Avoid Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover.
Native to Korean Peninsula, where it lives in warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care. Subtle external differences.