Family: Salmonidae
Lenok — a Salmonidae freshwater fish. Reaches 52.5–77 cm; keep at 20–26 °C.
Brachymystax lenok is a Salmonidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful community fish. Plan on 52.5–77 cm of adult fish at 20–26 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful community fish. Small groups recommended.
Set the heater to 20–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 52.5–77 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful community fish — 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 warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.