Family: Cyprinidae
Acheilognathus striatus — a Cyprinidae from China & East Asia, gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers. Reaches 6.5–9.6 cm; shoaling; keep at least 8 together. 15–25 °C.
Acheilognathus striatus is a Cyprinidae from China & East Asia. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers. Plan on 6.5–9.6 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acheilognathus barbatulus, Acheilognathus cyanostigma, Acheilognathus gracilis.
Intermediate difficulty. Gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers; shoaling; keep at least 8 together.
Set the heater to 15–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 6.5–9.6 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 111 litres.
Unfussy omnivore; quality flakes plus blanched greens. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers — 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.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Mussel-brooding egg-scatterer; the male guards the mussel territory. Males often slimmer and more colourful.