Family: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus wenchowensis — 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 wenchowensis 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 hemispinus.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Aim for 15–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 15.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 15–22 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Good company: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Keep away from Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Comes from southern Chinese mountain streams: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.