Family: Cyprinidae
Garnet Minnow — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 3.8–5.5 cm; keep at 18–22 °C.
Aphyocypris lini 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 3.8–5.5 cm and prefers 18–22 °C water. Other Aphyocypris species in our database include Aphyocypris kikuchii, Aphyocypris normalis, Aphyocypris chinensis.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–22 °C and keep it stable — 18–22 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 3.8–5.5 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 36 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.