Odontobutis Platycephala (Odontobutis platycephala) es un odontobutidae de its native waters; alcanza 15.1–22.2 cm a 18–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
15.1–22.2 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Middle of the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind
Origen
Korean Peninsula
Descripción de la especie
From the waters of Korean Peninsula comes Odontobutis platycephala, a member of the family Odontobutidae. A benthic percher that spends its days darting between rock, glass and cave — structure decides its temperament. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 15.1–22.2 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. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
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