Familia: Odontobutidae
Pez de agua dulce pacífico y carnívoro, de la familia de los odontobútidos, originario de Rusia, Ucrania y el este del golfo de Finlandia. Cuidado para principiantes.
Perccottus glenii is a Odontobutidae from Europe. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Plan on 17.5–25 cm of adult fish at 15–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis.
Apto para principiantes. Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Solitary, pairs or small groups.
15–30 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Alcanza 17.5–25 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low. Acuario mínimo de 250 L.
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Deep Body Bitterling — Similar size and water needs. Evita Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.
Su hábitat natural es Europa, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.
En acuario: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.