Familia: Balitoridae
Pez de agua dulce pacífico y algívoro, de la familia de los balitóridos, originario de China. Cuidado para expertos.
A Balitoridae species: Yaoshania pachychilus lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 4.1–5.8 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, China-Bitterling.
Dificultad: avanzada. Peaceful.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
De adulto mide 4.1–5.8 cm. Vive bottom; rests and forages low, así que 58 L o más.
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre smooth gravel and sand with open floor space: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Su hábitat natural es 东亚淡水水系, 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.