Family: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus monticola — a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 13.5–19.8 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 15–25 °C.
Acrossocheilus monticola is a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful community fish. Plan on 13.5–19.8 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acrossocheilus fasciatus, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Acrossocheilus hemispinus.
Intermediate difficulty. 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.
Full size is 13.5–19.8 cm. Minimum tank: 470 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful community fish. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Avoid 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.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.