Family: Cyprinidae
A peaceful omnivore cyprinidae from the rivers of eastern China and the Korean Peninsula — moderate care.
Hemibarbus labeo is a Cyprinidae from NE China, Korea & the Russian Far East. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 46.9–67 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Hemibarbus maculatus, Hemibarbus umbrifer, Hemibarbus longirostris.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; solitary, pairs or small groups.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
Adults reach 46.9–67 cm; it is mid-water swimmer. Plan for at least 670 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful — pair it with Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs and skip Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Native to NE China, Korea & the Russian Far East, where it lives in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; Average oxygen needs.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.