Family: Odontobutidae
Odontobutis yaluensis — a Odontobutidae from 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.
Odontobutis yaluensis is a Odontobutidae from China. In the wild it prefers warm freshwater streams and lakes; in the aquarium it stays peaceful but territorial toward its own kind. Plan on 13.6–19.9 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Odontobutis potamophila, Odontobutis sinensis, Odontobutis obscura.
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. Recommended tankmates: Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing. Avoid Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover.
Native to China, where it lives in warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care. Subtle external differences.