Family: Cobitidae
A peaceful omnivore cobitidae from the middle and lower Yangtze and waters south of it in China, plus northern Vietnam — beginner-friendly.
Paramisgurnus dabryanus is a Cobitidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 15–21.5 cm of adult fish at 10–25 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, China-Bitterling.
Difficulty: easy. Peaceful. Keep 3+; larger groups settle better.
Aim for 10–25 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; 10–25 °C recorded range.
Expect 15–21.5 cm as an adult, living bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+. A 215 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful — pair it with Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs and skip Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are 中国长江中下游及以南水系、越南北部 — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with still to very gentle water.
It can jump when startled — keep the tank tightly covered, especially at night and during maintenance.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.