Family: Cyprinidae
Distoechodon tumirostris — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 19.6–28.7 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Distoechodon tumirostris, 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 19.6–28.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 19.6–28.7 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
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; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Comes from China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.