Family: Cyprinidae
Chinese Grass Carp — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 112.5–165 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–28 °C.
Ctenopharyngodon idella is a Cyprinidae from China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 112.5–165 cm of adult fish at 18–28 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Robust schooling cyprinids.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–28 °C and keep it stable — 18–28 °C manually curated 2026-09-20 (was GBIF-derived). Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 112.5–165 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Recommended tankmates: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Avoid 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.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.