Family: Cyprinidae
Saurogobio xiangjiangensis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 19.5–28.6 cm; keep at 12–22 °C.
Saurogobio xiangjiangensis 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 19.5–28.6 cm and prefers 12–22 °C water. Other Saurogobio species in our database include Saurogobio dabryi, Saurogobio dumerili, Saurogobio gracilicaudatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Set the heater to 12–22 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 19.5–28.6 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.