Lotic Catfish (Liobagrus marginatus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

20–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

9.6–14.1 cm

Tanque mínimo

239 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful; most activity happens after dark

Origen

China

Descripción de la especie

Liobagrus marginatus is a Amblycipitidae from China. Its barbels read the sand like fingers; coarse gravel slowly wears them down. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 9.6–14.1 cm. Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. Provide soft substrate, hiding tubes, and food that reaches the bottom before tankmates finish it. Maintain 20–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor

Dieta

Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably

Evitar con

• Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer