Pareuchiloglanis longicauda

Family: Sisoridae

Pareuchiloglanis longicauda — a Sisoridae freshwater fish. Reaches 13.6–19.9 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.

Care parameters

Water temperature
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.8
GH hardness
12–30 dGH
Adult length
13.6–19.9 cm
Minimum tank
475 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful; territorial over perches

Species overview

A Sisoridae species: Pareuchiloglanis longicauda lives bottom-dwelling over mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Peaceful; territorial over perches. Adults reach 13.6–19.9 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Pareuchiloglanis species we profile, alongside Pareuchiloglanis sinensis, Pareuchiloglanis gracilicaudata, Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma.

Native biotope

Habitat
Mountain torrents clinging to boulders
Flow
Very strong current, highly oxygenated
Dissolved O₂
Requires very high dissolved oxygen

Aquascape & hardware

Substrate
Bare smooth rock
Hardscape
Large boulders forming crevices
Plants
Minimal

Temperament, diet & tankmates

Schooling
Small groups with enough perches
Diet
Herbivorous-leaning omnivore
Recommended tankmates
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Avoid keeping with
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Breeding & notes

Sexual dimorphism
Unclear
Breeding method
Unknown in aquaria

Frequently asked questions

Is Pareuchiloglanis longicauda easy to keep?

Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; territorial over perches. Small groups with enough perches.

What temperature and water chemistry does Pareuchiloglanis longicauda need?

Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.8, GH 12–30 dGH suit it.

How big does Pareuchiloglanis longicauda get, and what tank size?

Adults reach 13.6–19.9 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 475 litres.

What does Pareuchiloglanis longicauda eat?

Herbivorous-leaning omnivore. It forages naturally over bare smooth rock, so let some food reach the bottom.

Can Pareuchiloglanis longicauda live with other fish?

Peaceful; territorial over perches. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Where does Pareuchiloglanis longicauda come from?

It lives in mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Very strong current, highly oxygenated; Requires very high dissolved oxygen.

How does Pareuchiloglanis longicauda breed?

Unknown in aquaria. Unclear.