Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki

Family: Cobitidae

Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki — a Cobitidae from Southeast Asia. Reaches 4.5–6.6 cm; keep at 24–30 °C.

Care parameters

Water temperature
24–30 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH hardness
5–15 dGH
Adult length
4.5–6.6 cm
Minimum tank
52 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful bottom-dweller
Origin
Southeast Asia

Species overview

Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki is a Cobitidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers sandy stretches of slow rivers; in the aquarium it stays peaceful bottom-dweller. Plan on 4.5–6.6 cm of adult fish at 24–30 °C. Related profiles: Yasuhikotakia morleti.

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 Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki easy to keep?

Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful bottom-dweller. Loosely social; keep in small groups.

What temperature and water chemistry does Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki need?

Set the heater to 24–30 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.

How big does Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki get, and what tank size?

Full size is 4.5–6.6 cm. Minimum tank: 52 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.

What does Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki eat?

Omnivore with a carnivorous tilt; sinking foods. It forages naturally over fine sand for burrowing, so let some food reach the bottom.

Can Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki live with other fish?

Peaceful bottom-dweller. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Where does Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki come from?

Comes from Southeast Asia: sandy stretches of slow rivers. Expect gentle current and tolerates moderate oxygen levels.

How does Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki breed?

Rare in home aquaria. Females noticeably plumper when mature.