Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma

Family: Sisoridae

Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma — a Sisoridae freshwater fish. Reaches 12–17.6 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
12–17.6 cm
Minimum tank
372 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful; territorial over perches

Species overview

A Sisoridae species: Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma lives bottom-dwelling over mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Peaceful; territorial over perches. Adults reach 12–17.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Pareuchiloglanis species we profile, alongside Pareuchiloglanis sinensis, Pareuchiloglanis gracilicaudata, Pareuchiloglanis longicauda.

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 myzostoma easy to keep?

A moderate-level species: peaceful; territorial over perches; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.

What temperature and water chemistry does Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma 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 myzostoma get, and what tank size?

Adults reach 12–17.6 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 372 litres.

What does Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma eat?

Herbivorous-leaning omnivore. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.

Can Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma live with other fish?

Peaceful; territorial over perches; small groups with enough perches. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Where does Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma come from?

Its habitat is mountain torrents clinging to boulders — very strong current, highly oxygenated, requires very high dissolved oxygen.

How does Pareuchiloglanis myzostoma breed?

In the aquarium: unknown in aquaria. Unclear.