Family: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus hemispinus — a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 15–22 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 15–25 °C.
Acrossocheilus hemispinus is a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 15–22 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acrossocheilus fasciatus, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Acrossocheilus iridescens.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Set the heater to 15–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 15–22 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to southern Chinese mountain streams, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.