Family: Cyprinidae
Flying barb — a Cyprinidae from South Asia, peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Reaches 9.8–14.3 cm; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. 18–26 °C.
Esomus danrica, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from South Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch and small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods, it grows to 9.8–14.3 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Corydoras and small loaches.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 9.8–14.3 cm. Minimum tank: 245 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch — pair it with Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss and skip Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.
Native to South Asia, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works. Males often slimmer and more colourful.