Family: Cyprinidae
Gymnocypris przewalskii — a Cyprinidae from China, generally peaceful but predatory on small fish. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; young fish group; grown ones want space. 18–26 °C.
Gymnocypris przewalskii, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish and omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Gymnocypris species in our database include Gymnocypris eckloni.
Intermediate difficulty. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish; young fish group; grown ones want space.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 11.2–16.5 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 327 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish — pair it with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime and skip Small fish — Will be eaten.
Native to China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: no routine aquarium breeding; simulate winter chill to condition. Males often slimmer and more colourful.