Family: Cyprinidae
Humpback — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 39.8–58.4 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Chanodichthys dabryi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 39.8–58.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Chanodichthys species in our database include Chanodichthys erythropterus, Chanodichthys mongolicus, Chanodichthys oxycephalus.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 39.8–58.4 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to China, where 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.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.