Family: Cyprinidae
A peaceful omnivore cyprinidae native to the Korean Peninsula, most at ease in shoals of six or more — moderate care.
Tanakia koreensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Korean Peninsula, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 6.2–8.9 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Tanakia species in our database include Tanakia himantegus, Tanakia lanceolata, Tanakia tanago.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful. Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; community-standard range; verify locally.
Adults reach 6.2–8.9 cm; it is mid-water swimmer; keep 6+. Plan for at least 89 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful — pair it with Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs and skip Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are Korean Peninsula — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with moderate flow.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.