Brachygobius xanthozona (Bourdon fish)

This little fish striped with yellow and black bears its common name of "Bourdon fish" very well.

Brachygobius xanthona is a freshwater fish from the Southeast Asia region. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 5 and 6 centimeters in length. The body of the brachygobius xanthozona is elongated and compressed laterally, which allows it to easily slip into small spaces. Its color generally varies between yellow and gray, with darker spots on the body. Brachygobius xanthonona also has two dorsal fins and a caudal fin, which allow it to quickly move in water.

Brachygobius xanthona is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and animals. In nature, it is mainly feeding on small crustaceans and insect larvae, which he finds by searching the bottom of the water. In an aquarium, it can be nourished with fish pellets, frozen foods and aquarium plants.

Brachygobius xanthona is a gregarious fish, which means that he likes to live in a group. In nature, it often forms benches with other fish from its species, which allows it to protect itself from predators and reproduce more easily. In an aquarium, it is recommended to maintain at least four individuals together, for their well-being and to see them behave naturally.

Brachygobius xanthozona is a relatively easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium, but it needs adequate living conditions to develop properly. First, the aquarium must be large enough to accommodate a group of four to six fish, with a volume of at least 60 liters. It is also important to maintain a good balance of water, ensuring that it is well filtered and oxygenated, and by changing part of the water regularly. Brachygobius xanthona also appreciates the presence of plants and hiding places in the aquarium, to hide and rest.

In summary, the brachygobius xanthona is a freshwater fish from Southeast Asia, small and in various colors. It is a gregarious omnivorous fish, which needs to live in groups and adequate living conditions to develop properly in aquarium.

The gravid female is much larger than the male who has bright colors.

The fray couple on a stone or sheltered from a snail shell.