Family: Cyprinidae
Abbottina liaoningensis — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 14.2–20.8 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China: Abbottina liaoningensis lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Adults reach 14.2–20.8 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Abbottina species we profile, alongside Abbottina rivularis, Abbottina obtusirostris.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 14.2–20.8 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.