Family: Cyprinidae
Hainan Skygazer — a Cyprinidae from China. Reaches 69.6–102.1 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Culter recurviceps is a Cyprinidae from China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 69.6–102.1 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Culter alburnus.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 69.6–102.1 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
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.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.