Family: Cyprinidae
Chanodichthys oxycephalus — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 76.5–112.2 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Chanodichthys oxycephalus is a Cyprinidae from China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 76.5–112.2 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Chanodichthys erythropterus, Chanodichthys dabryi, Chanodichthys mongolicus.
Difficulty: moderate. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 76.5–112.2 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.