Family: Cyprinidae
Silvery White Fish — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 21.8–31.9 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Anabarilius alburnops of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 21.8–31.9 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Anabarilius species in our database include Anabarilius grahami.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Expect 21.8–31.9 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and 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.