Family: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus longipinnis — a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 15–22 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 15–25 °C.
Acrossocheilus longipinnis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from southern Chinese mountain streams, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 15–22 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 15–25 °C range. Other Acrossocheilus species in our database include Acrossocheilus fasciatus, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Acrossocheilus hemispinus.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful community fish. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
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 15–22 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful community fish; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Native to southern Chinese mountain streams, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.