Family: Cyprinidae
Sundadanio goblinus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 1.4–2.1 cm; keep at 23–26 °C.
Sundadanio goblinus 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 1.4–2.1 cm and prefers 23–26 °C water. Other Sundadanio species in our database include Sundadanio axelrodi.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 23–26 °C and keep it stable — 23.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 1.4–2.1 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 25 litres.
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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.