Family: Cyprinidae
Saurogobio dumerili — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 18–26.4 cm; small groups recommended. 12–22 °C.
Saurogobio dumerili, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 18–26.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 12–22 °C range. Other Saurogobio species in our database include Saurogobio dabryi, Saurogobio gracilicaudatus, Saurogobio gymnocheilus.
Difficulty: moderate. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Set the heater to 12–22 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 18–26.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Avoid Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.