Family: Gobiidae
Ctenogobius shennongensis — a Gobiidae from mountain streams of E & S China, calm bottom resident with clear territory boundaries. Reaches 8.2–12.1 cm; singly or in pairs; every fish needs its own refuge. 18–26 °C.
Ctenogobius shennongensis is a Gobiidae from mountain streams of E & S China. In the wild it prefers shallow streams and estuaries over sand; in the aquarium it stays calm bottom resident with clear territory boundaries. Plan on 8.2–12.1 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Non-goby bottom fish.
Difficulty: moderate. Calm bottom resident with clear territory boundaries. Singly or in pairs; every fish needs its own refuge.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Stable temperate range.
Adults reach 8.2–12.1 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 176 litres.
Meaty foods; train onto frozen then pellets. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Calm bottom resident with clear territory boundaries. Recommended tankmates: Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing. Avoid Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover.
Native to mountain streams of E & S China, where it lives in shallow streams and estuaries over sand. Still to gentle current; Moderate.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Cave or crevice spawner; the male guards the eggs. Males larger and more colourful.