Siniperca roulei – Roule's / Slender Mandarinfish (~20 cm) Leptobotia pellegrini well-oxygenated water

well-oxygenated water

Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons for a small group

as this species is sensitive to water quality fluctuations

General Hardness: 10–15 dGH

Siniperca roulei – Roule's / Slender Mandarinfish (~20 cm) Leptobotia pellegrini well-oxygenated waterA slender, elongated perch from Chinas mountain streams. Tawny in color with faint dark spots and markings, it features a pointed snout and a notably protruding lower jaw. Adults typically reach around 20 cm, although some reports mention up to 20 cm as the maximum Habitat & Behavior: Native to well oxygenated, clear mountain streams flowing over rocky substrates in Chinas subtropical zones . It is a carnivorous ambush predator, feeding largely on