Family: Cyprinidae
Jialing Gudgeon — a Cyprinidae from China, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 8.1–11.9 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 18–26 °C.
Gnathopogon herzensteini, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 8.1–11.9 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Gnathopogon species in our database include Gnathopogon imberbis, Gnathopogon polytaenia, Gnathopogon tsinanensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful community fish; singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 8.1–11.9 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 170 L tank or larger gives it room.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful community fish. 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.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.