Family: Cyprinidae
Acheilognathus omeiensis — a Cyprinidae from China & East Asia, mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates. Reaches 5.4–7.9 cm; loose shoals; groups of 6+ settle quickly. 15–25 °C.
Acheilognathus omeiensis 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 5.4–7.9 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acheilognathus barbatulus, Acheilognathus cyanostigma, Acheilognathus gracilis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 15–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 5.4–7.9 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 75 litres.
Small omnivore; flakes, granules and vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates — pair it with White-cloud mountain minnows — Share its calm, cool temperament and skip 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.
Deposits eggs in freshwater mussels; no aftercare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.