Family: Cyprinidae
Bangana lemassoni — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 22.5–33 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Bangana lemassoni 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 22.5–33 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Bangana species in our database include Bangana decora, Bangana rendahli, Bangana behri.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 22.5–33 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 500 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.
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.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.