Family: Cyprinidae
Saurogobio gracilicaudatus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 12.6–18.5 cm; keep at 12–22 °C.
Saurogobio gracilicaudatus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 12.6–18.5 cm and prefers 12–22 °C water. Other Saurogobio species in our database include Saurogobio dabryi, Saurogobio dumerili, Saurogobio gymnocheilus.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 12–22 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 12.6–18.5 cm. Minimum tank: 411 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.