Balitoridae species Lepturichthys fimbriata comes from southern Chinese mountain streams. 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 12.1–17.7 cm. Loosely social; crowding causes endless pushing. 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. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.
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
Loosely social; crowding causes endless pushing
餌
Algae and biofilm specialist; supplement with wafers
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
繁殖と注意点
雌雄の違い
Difficult to distinguish
繁殖方法
Breeding rarely reported in aquaria; presumed egg-scatterer