Leptobotia microphthalma is a Cobitidae from Yangtze basin, China. Half of its life happens after dark; give it fine sand and it will reward you with natural foraging. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 7.5–11 cm. Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. Use a soft sand bed and feed sinking foods; coarse gravel wears down its sensory barbels. Maintain 22–28 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
原生環境
生息地
Sandy stretches of slow rivers
水流
Gentle current
溶存酸素
Tolerates moderate oxygen levels
レイアウトと設備
底床
Fine sand for burrowing
流木・石組
Smooth stones and driftwood caves
水草
Low-light tolerant plants
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident
餌
Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats
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