Family: Cyprinidae
Bangana lippus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 21.3–31.2 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Bangana lippus is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 21.3–31.2 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Bangana decora, Bangana rendahli, Bangana behri.
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 genus.
Adults reach 21.3–31.2 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.