Family: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus spinifer — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 11.5–16.8 cm; keep at 15–25 °C.
Acrossocheilus spinifer is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 11.5–16.8 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acrossocheilus fasciatus, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Acrossocheilus hemispinus.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 15–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 15.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 11.5–16.8 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 339 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.