Family: Cobitidae
Pangio doriae — a Cobitidae from Southeast Asia. Reaches 7.5–11 cm; keep at 24–30 °C.
Pangio doriae, a member of the family Cobitidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits sandy stretches of slow rivers. Peaceful bottom-dweller and omnivore with a carnivorous tilt; sinking foods, it grows to 7.5–11 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–30 °C range. Other Pangio species in our database include Pangio kuhlii, Pangio oblonga, Pangio semicincta.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful bottom-dweller. Loosely social; keep in small groups.
Aim for 24–30 °C. Room temperature stable range; 24–30 °C curated husbandry range.
Adults reach 7.5–11 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 145 litres.
Omnivore with a carnivorous tilt; sinking foods. It forages naturally over fine sand for burrowing, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful bottom-dweller — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Comes from Southeast Asia: sandy stretches of slow rivers. Expect gentle current and tolerates moderate oxygen levels.
In the aquarium: rare in home aquaria. Females noticeably plumper when mature.