Sinibotia superciliaris

Family: Cobitidae

Sinibotia superciliaris — a Cobitidae freshwater fish. Reaches 12.3–18 cm; keep at 20–26 °C.

Care parameters

Water temperature
20–26 °C
pH
7–7.8
GH hardness
6–22 dGH
Adult length
12.3–18 cm
Minimum tank
389 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful bottom-dweller

Species overview

A Cobitidae species: Sinibotia superciliaris lives bottom-dwelling over sandy stretches of slow rivers. Peaceful bottom-dweller. Adults reach 12.3–18 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Sinibotia species we profile, alongside Sinibotia robusta, Sinibotia pulchra, Sinibotia reevesae.

Native biotope

Habitat
Sandy stretches of slow rivers
Flow
Gentle current
Dissolved O₂
Tolerates moderate oxygen levels

Aquascape & hardware

Substrate
Fine sand for burrowing
Hardscape
Smooth stones and driftwood caves
Plants
Low-light tolerant plants

Temperament, diet & tankmates

Schooling
Loosely social; keep in small groups
Diet
Omnivore with a carnivorous tilt; sinking foods
Recommended tankmates
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Avoid keeping with
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Breeding & notes

Sexual dimorphism
Females noticeably plumper when mature
Breeding method
Rare in home aquaria

Frequently asked questions

Is Sinibotia superciliaris easy to keep?

A moderate-level species: peaceful bottom-dweller; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.

What temperature and water chemistry does Sinibotia superciliaris need?

Hold 20–26 °C and keep it stable — 20–26 °C recorded range. Room temperature stable range.

How big does Sinibotia superciliaris get, and what tank size?

Adults reach 12.3–18 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 389 litres.

What does Sinibotia superciliaris eat?

Omnivore with a carnivorous tilt; sinking foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.

Can Sinibotia superciliaris live with other fish?

Peaceful bottom-dweller; loosely social; keep in small groups. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Where does Sinibotia superciliaris come from?

Its habitat is sandy stretches of slow rivers — gentle current, tolerates moderate oxygen levels.

How does Sinibotia superciliaris breed?

Rare in home aquaria. Females noticeably plumper when mature.