Family: Cyprinidae
Acheilognathus hypselonotus — a Cyprinidae from China & East Asia, peaceful; males spar gently in breeding dress. Reaches 12.4–18.2 cm; sociable; a larger group spreads any squabbles. 15–25 °C.
Acheilognathus hypselonotus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China & East Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; males spar gently in breeding dress and omnivore with a taste for vegetable foods and small live fare, it grows to 12.4–18.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 15–25 °C range. Other Acheilognathus species in our database include Acheilognathus barbatulus, Acheilognathus cyanostigma, Acheilognathus gracilis.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; males spar gently in breeding dress; sociable; a larger group spreads any squabbles.
Hold 15–25 °C and keep it stable — 15.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 12.4–18.2 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 397 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore with a taste for vegetable foods and small live fare. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful; males spar gently in breeding dress; sociable; a larger group spreads any squabbles. Good company: White-cloud mountain minnows — Share its calm, cool temperament. Keep away from Large or boisterous fish — Outcompeted at feeding time.
Comes from China & East Asia: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: spawns inside living freshwater mussels; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.