Family: Cyprinidae
A peaceful omnivore cyprinidae of East Asian freshwaters, happiest in cooler 18–22 °C water — moderate care.
Acanthorhodeus chankaensis of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 10.1–14.4 cm and prefers 18–22 °C water. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, China-Bitterling.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful. Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Hold 18–22 °C and keep it stable — 18–22 °C recorded range. Unheated or lightly heated; guard against summer heat.
Adults reach 10.1–14.4 cm; it is mid-water swimmer. Plan for at least 144 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over dark fine gravel or sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful. Recommended tankmates: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are 东亚淡水水系 — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with moderate flow.
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.