Family: Cyprinidae
A peaceful omnivore cyprinidae from the major river systems of China, the Korean Peninsula and Japan — moderate care.
Hemibarbus maculatus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 32.9–47 cm and prefers 10–24 °C water. Other Hemibarbus species in our database include Hemibarbus labeo, Hemibarbus umbrifer, Hemibarbus longirostris.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 10–24 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 32.9–47 cm; it is mid-water swimmer. Plan for at least 470 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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.
Its home waters are 中国各大水系、朝鲜半岛、日本 — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with moderate flow.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.