Odontobutis Obscurus (Odontobutis obscura)

Familia: Odontobutidae

Odontobutis Obscurus (Odontobutis obscura) es un odontobutidae de its native waters; alcanza 13.6–19.9 cm a 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
13.6–19.9 cm
Tanque mínimo
475 L
Capa de nado
Middle of the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind
Origen
eastern China

Descripción de la especie

Odontobutidae species Odontobutis obscura comes from eastern China. A benthic percher that spends its days darting between rock, glass and cave — structure decides its temperament. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 13.6–19.9 cm. A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. Caves, stable pairs and clean sand keep this fish far calmer than open, bare tanks ever will. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

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
A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere
Dieta
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Subtle external differences
Método de cría
Hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care