Family: Cyprinidae
Jinan Gudgeon — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.5–11 cm; keep at 10–22 °C.
Gnathopogon tsinanensis is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 7.5–11 cm of adult fish at 10–22 °C. Related profiles: Gnathopogon herzensteini, Gnathopogon imberbis, Gnathopogon polytaenia.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 10–22 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 10–22 °C recorded range.
Expect 7.5–11 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 145 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.