Family: Cyprinidae
Chinese Seerfish — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 30–120 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 10–20 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China: Elopichthys bambusa lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Adults reach 30–120 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 10–20 °C and keep it stable — 10–20 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 30–120 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. 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.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.