From the waters of 中国 comes Erromyzon sinensis, a member of the family Balitoridae. A torrent-lover built to clamp onto stone in fast, cool, highly oxygenated water; warmth is its enemy. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3.9–5.7 cm. Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork. Aim for brisk current, high oxygen and real algae growth; a powerhead is not optional here. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.
原生環境
生息地
Fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks
水流
Very strong, highly oxygenated current
溶存酸素
Requires very high dissolved oxygen
レイアウトと設備
底床
Bare rock and coarse gravel
流木・石組
Large smooth boulders
水草
Minimal; algae-covered stones instead
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork
餌
Grazes rock surfaces; feed spirulina-rich foods
おすすめの混泳相手
Other cool-water stream fish — Share the need for oxygen and flow
混泳しないほうがいい相手
Large aggressive cichlids — Disrupt the calm grazing regime