Family: Cyprinidae
Acheilognathus barbatus — a Cyprinidae from China & East Asia, mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates. Reaches 6.8–9.9 cm; loose shoals; groups of 6+ settle quickly. 15–25 °C.
Acheilognathus barbatus is a Cyprinidae from China & East Asia. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 6.8–9.9 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acheilognathus barbatulus, Acheilognathus cyanostigma, Acheilognathus gracilis.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates. Loose shoals; groups of 6+ settle quickly.
Hold 15–25 °C and keep it stable — 15.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 6.8–9.9 cm. Minimum tank: 118 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Small omnivore; flakes, granules and vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates. Recommended tankmates: White-cloud mountain minnows — Share its calm, cool temperament. Avoid Large or boisterous fish — Outcompeted at feeding time.
Native to China & East Asia, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Deposits eggs in freshwater mussels; no aftercare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.