Family: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus kreyenbergii — a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 11.6–17.1 cm; small groups recommended. 15–25 °C.
Acrossocheilus kreyenbergii is a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 11.6–17.1 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acrossocheilus fasciatus, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Acrossocheilus hemispinus.
A moderate-level species: calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
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 11.6–17.1 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 351 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are southern Chinese mountain streams — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.