Pseudexostoma yunnanense — a Sisoridae from 中国, peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Reaches 8.3–12.2 cm; singly or in small groups depending on species size. 18–26 °C.
Care parameters
Water temperature
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.8
GH hardness
12–30 dGH
Adult length
8.3–12.2 cm
Minimum tank
179 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life
Origin
中国
Species overview
Sisoridae species Pseudexostoma yunnanense comes from 中国. A whiskered bottom resident whose day begins when the lights go off. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.3–12.2 cm. Singly or in small groups depending on species size. Feed sinking foods after lights-out, keep the sand soft, and never let nitrate climb unnoticed. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.8. Undemanding once its core needs are met.
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
Singly or in small groups depending on species size
Diet
Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate
Recommended tankmates
Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore
Avoid keeping with
Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom
Breeding & notes
Sexual dimorphism
Unclear
Breeding method
Egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon