Family: Cyprinidae
Crossocheilus latius — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 13.4–19.7 cm; keep at 22–27 °C.
Crossocheilus latius is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 13.4–19.7 cm of adult fish at 22–27 °C. Related profiles: Crossocheilus oblongus.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Set the heater to 22–27 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–8, GH 5–20 dGH suit it.
Expect 13.4–19.7 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 466 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
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 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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.