Family: Cyprinidae
Ancherythroculter nigrocauda — a Cyprinidae from southern China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Ancherythroculter nigrocauda, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from southern China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Ancherythroculter species in our database include Ancherythroculter wangi, Ancherythroculter lini, Ancherythroculter kurematsui.
A moderate-level species: calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Expect 11.2–16.5 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 327 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Native to southern China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.