Family: Cyprinidae
Aphyocypris moltrechti — a Cyprinidae from Taiwan, China, hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving. Reaches 4.4–6.5 cm; tight schooler; the more the livelier. 18–26 °C.
Aphyocypris moltrechti is a Cyprinidae from Taiwan, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays hardy, active mid-water fish. Plan on 4.4–6.5 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Aphyocypris kikuchii, Aphyocypris normalis, Aphyocypris chinensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving; tight schooler; the more the livelier.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 4.4–6.5 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 51 L tank or larger gives it room.
Eager eater; small frequent feeds suit its pace. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving; tight schooler; the more the livelier. Good company: Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school. Keep away from Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface.
Its home waters are Taiwan, China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer among plants; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.